Breaking the mould: stakeholder insights into the shift from 2 + 4 to a 6-Year continuous medical curriculum in South Korea
The transition to a 6-year continuous medical curriculum requires a comprehensive approach that engages key stakeholders, particularly students. Balancing educational innovation with curriculum manageability and student well-being is essential. Participatory design, phased implementation, and robust support systems are needed to ensure sustainable and adaptive curriculum reform.
Authors
- Hyun Bae Yoon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4367-5350)
- Jwa‐Seop Shin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6251-3616)
- Wan Beom Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0022-9625)
- Yoon Jung Lee (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4164-625X)
Institutions
- Seoul National University of Education (KR)
- New Generation University College (ET)
- National University College (PR)
- National Medical Center (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Medical Education
- Published
- 2025-10-10
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07998-8
- Primary Topic
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Seoul National University
- College of Medicine, Seoul National University