Introduction of Premedical Curriculum at the College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea
- Author:
Dong Mi YOO
1
;
Wha Sun KANG
Author Information
1. Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- Keywords:
Premedical education;
Curriculum;
Curriculum development
- MeSH:
Creativity;
Curriculum;
Education;
Education, Premedical;
Humanities;
Humans;
Korea;
Leadership;
Learning
- From:
Korean Medical Education Review
2017;19(3):129-133
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Premed education in the college of medicine at the Catholic University of Korea aims to promote student creativity and excellence in accordance with the mission of the college: to have a sense of calling, leadership, and competency. The Catholic Medical College premed curriculum includes 75 credits which are composed of 65 credits for required courses and 10 credits for elective courses. It consists of courses in basic science, medical science, liberal arts and humanities (premedical OMNIBUS). It also involves community programs in ‘Vision and Mission,’ ‘Leadership Training,’ and ‘Academic Conference.’ In addition, students are allowed self-directed choice of their courses and learning for one quarter.
