Korean J Med Educ.  2018 Mar;30(1):41-50. 10.3946/kjme.2018.80.

Development of a systematic career coaching program for medical students

• Hur Y
• Cho AR
• Kwon M

• KMID: 2406879
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3946/kjme.2018.80

Abstract

PURPOSE
This study aimed to develop a systematic career-coaching program (SCCP) that can be used by medical teaching schools to address a growing need for career-coaching. The program objectives were to help students (1) develop a comprehensive self-understanding of their aptitudes, interests, and personality traits; (2) explore possible career choices and decide on a career path; and (3) develop the competencies needed to prepare for their future careers.
METHODS
The SCCP was based on the ADDIE (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation) model and decision-making questioning model. Medical professionals, medical education and career counseling experts, and students participated in designing the program.
RESULTS
The SCCP describes coaching content, tools, operational methods, and appropriate timing, and identifies the professionals and specialists who can offer their expertise in the different coaching phases. It is designed to allow medical schools to offer the program in segments or in its entirety, depending on the curriculum and environment.
CONCLUSION
The SCCP represents a viable career-coaching program for medical students that can be applied in part or in its entirety, depending on a medical school's curriculum and educational environment.

Keyword

Career choice; Counseling; Medical students; Mentoring; Professionalism

MeSH Terms

Aptitude
Career Choice
Counseling
Curriculum
Education, Medical
Humans
Professionalism
Schools, Medical
Specialization
Students, Medical*
Vocational Guidance