Korean J Med Educ.  2021 Dec;33(4):411-417. 10.3946/kjme.2021.209.

Analysis and suggestions on medical educators’ roles

• Joo M
• Chae Ym
• Lim MS
• Park Sg

• KMID: 2522820
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3946/kjme.2021.209

Abstract

Purpose
This study aimed to investigate the differences in the perception between professors and students regarding medical educators’ roles and discuss their desirable roles.
Methods
A survey was administered to 116 professors and 379 students of the medical colleges from Dankook University and Hallym University. The subjects were given a self-created questionnaire designed to measure their perception of medical educators’ roles.
Results
First, “student performance management” for professors and “teaching skill development” for students were recognized as the most essential medical educators’ role. Second, females students perceived the roles to be more important than males in eight of 10 roles.
Conclusion
First, “student performance management” for professors and “teaching skill development” for students were recognized as the most essential medical educators’ role. Second, females students perceived the roles to be more important than males in eight of 10 roles.

Keyword

Medical educators’ roles; Perception on medical educators’ roles; Difference between professors and students; Medical educators