Korean J Anesthesiol.  2008 Aug;55(2):190-196. 10.4097/kjae.2008.55.2.190.

The current status of anesthesiology clerkship in Korea

• Chang DJ
• Ahn SW
• Ahn JW
• Kim J

• KMID: 2299202
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4097/kjae.2008.55.2.190

Abstract

BACKGROUND
There had been few regulations or agreements between medical schools how to teach undergraduate medical students during anesthesiology clerkship. We conducted this survey to figure out the current status of the clerkships of medical schools in Korea, and suggest the direction of development.
METHODS
The questionnaires about anesthesiology clerkship were sent to chairpersons or clerkship directors of 42 medical schools in Korea by electric mail. The answers were collected by internet system.
RESULTS
33 schools answered the questionnaires. The clerkships were elective in 19 schools, but 26 schools answered that the anesthesiology clerkship should be included in core clerkships. Only a few schools oriented the students about ethical issues and occupational health during clerkship. Most schools evaluated the students by evaluation sheet or written examination. Oral or skill tests were used at only 8 and 5 schools, respectively.
CONCLUSIONS
The answers of survey showed that there were many aspects to be improved in anesthesiology clerkship although the responses of students toward the clerkship were positive.

Keyword

anesthesiology; clerkship

MeSH Terms

Anesthesiology
Humans
Internet
Korea
Occupational Health
Postal Service
Surveys and Questionnaires
Schools, Medical
Social Control, Formal
Students, Medical