Korean Medical Education Review (의학교육논단)

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Cohort Establishment and Operation at Pusan National University School of Medicine

부산대학교 의과대학 코호트 구축과 운영 사례

  • So-Jung Yune (Department of Medical Education, Pusan National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Sang-Yeoup Lee (Department of Medical Education, Pusan National University School of Medicine) ;
  • Sunju Im (Department of Medical Education, Pusan National University School of Medicine)
  • 윤소정 (부산대학교 의과대학 의학교육학교실) ;
  • 이상엽 (부산대학교 의과대학 의학교육학교실) ;
  • 임선주 (부산대학교 의과대학 의학교육학교실)
  • Received : 2023.04.24
  • Accepted : 2023.06.14
  • Published : 2023.06.30
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Abstract

Pusan National University School of Medicine (PNUSOM) began analyzing the cohort of pre-medical students admitted in 2015 and has been conducting purposeful analyses for the past 3 years. The aim of this paper is to introduce the process of cohort establishment, cohort composition, and the utilization of cohort analysis results. PNUSOM did not initially form a cohort with a purpose or through a systematic process, but was able to collect longitudinal data on students through the establishment of a Medical Education Information System and an organization that supports medical education. Cohort construction at our university is different in terms of a clear orientation toward research questions, flexibility in cohort composition, and subsequent guideline supplementation. We investigated the relevance of admission factors, performance improvements, satisfaction with the educational environment, and promotion and failure rate in undergraduate students, as well as performance levels and career paths in graduates. The results were presented to the Admissions Committee, Curriculum Committee, Learning Outcomes Committee, and Student Guidance Committee to be used as a basis for innovations and improvements in education. Since cohort studies require long-term efforts, it is necessary to ensure the efficiency of data collection for graduate cohorts, as well as the validity and ethics of the study.

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