Korean J Med Educ.  2016 Mar;28(1):127-136. 10.3946/kjme.2016.19.

Development of a career coaching model for medical students

• Hur Y

• KMID: 2374236
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3946/kjme.2016.19

Abstract

PURPOSE
Deciding on a future career path or choosing a career specialty is an important academic decision for medical students. The purpose of this study is to develop a career coaching model for medical students.
METHODS
This research was carried out in three steps. The first step was systematic review of previous studies. The second step was a need assessment of medical students. The third step was a career coaching model using the results acquired from the researched literature and the survey.
RESULTS
The career coaching stages were defined as three big phases: The career coaching stages were defined as the "crystallization" period (Pre-medical year 1 and 2), "specification" period (medical year 1 and 2), and "implementation" period (medical year 3 and 4).
CONCLUSION
The career coaching model for medical students can be used in programming career coaching contents and also in identifying the outcomes of career coaching programs at an institutional level.

Keyword

Career coaching; Medical students; Mentoring; Counseling; Professionalism

MeSH Terms

*Career Choice
*Education, Medical, Undergraduate
Education, Premedical
Female
Humans
Male
Medicine
*Mentoring
*Program Development
*Students, Medical