A study on premedical curriculum reform of one medical school

Hwang, Jinyoung; Lee, Seung Hee; Kim, Seog Ju; Shin, Jwa Seop; Yoon, Hyun Bae; Kim, Do Hwan; Kim, Eun Jung

Abstract

PURPOSE
The aim of this study was to examine the background and improvement of the reformed premedical curriculum in Seoul National University and to analyze in which it corresponds with its intentions. It gives implications to premedical curriculum through its development model.
METHODS
The background and improvement of the reformed premedical curriculum was analyzed through several reports from those of associated committees. The development model of the reformed curriculum was made in order to examine correspondence with the intentions of its reformation.
RESULTS
The graduate credit increased while compulsory credit was in decrease which leads to the elimination of standardized education based on the natural sciences. The requirements in compulsory liberal arts and elective major subjects were suggested in order to develop students' perspectives in humanities.
CONCLUSION
As premed is a preliminary course before studying medicine, premedical curriculum should reflect the needs of those parties concerned-society, professors, students, etc.- and be based on core values and educational philosophy of the school in order to derive its competences.