A Survey of Students' Opinions on Evaluation and Refinement the New Teaching Program Of Medical Ethics

Chun, Ki Hong; Song, Mi Sook

Abstract

This survey was performed for evaluating and refining the new teaching program for medical ethics which was developed by faculities in Ajou university. Most of the students showed interest and satisfactions as well as con fidences in ethical judgement through the new course of medical ethics. Specific evaluation was as follows; Most of cases in discussion and debates were appropriate for understanding of medical ethical issues. They expressed that they learned how to collaborate in group, accept different opinions and views, build a sense of sharing community and work with an indivisual resposibility. Several ideas for improving medical ethics cirricula were suggested that some cases should be replaced to realistic cases, more clinicians from relevant departments should be involved in discussion, and educational environment should be changed to discuss and debate easily.