Korean Medical Education Review (의학교육논단)

Yonsei university college of medicine (연세대학교 의과대학)
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Design and Implementation of a Career Planning Program at Chonnam National University Medical School

전남대학교 의과대학 졸업 후 진로지도 프로그램 설계와 운영

  • Eui-Ryoung Han (Department of Medical Education, Chonnam National University Medical School) ;
  • Eun-Kyung Chung (Department of Medical Education, Chonnam National University Medical School)
  • 한의령 (전남대학교 의과대학 의학교육학교실) ;
  • 정은경 (전남대학교 의과대학 의학교육학교실)
  • Received : 2023.11.30
  • Accepted : 2024.01.26
  • Published : 2024.02.28
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Abstract

Chonnam National University Medical School has designed and implemented two career planning programs: a three-phase curriculum-based program and a longitudinal non-curricular program over the course of 6 academic years. The three phases of the curriculum-based career planning program are self-assessment, career exploration, and field experience. The non-curricular career counseling program operates through a faculty advisor system, with each faculty member guiding a group of students from each academic year, and students in each year forming a mentor-mentee relationship. The non-curricular career exploration program consists of a student research support program, an international practice program in basic and clinical medicine, and a specialty exploration fair. A survey conducted among 38 graduates (54.3%) working as interns at Chonnam National University Hospital revealed that graduates preferred autonomous elective subjects within the curriculum-based program. They also responded positively to the faculty advisor system, through which they maintained close relationships. A focus group interview with three interns indicated that subjects providing direct experience in fields of interest and courses that students could choose freely were helpful in career decisions. Through follow-up research, it is necessary to design and operate a systematic career planning program based on an analysis of the needs of graduates taking part in a residency training program after selecting a medical specialty.

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