@article{ART003251329},
author={Choi Eunkyung},
title={A Review of Undergraduate Medical Ethics Education in Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing in South Korea},
journal={Korean Journal of Medical Ethics },
issn={2005-8284},
year={2025},
volume={28},
number={3},
pages={157-172}
TY - JOUR
AU - Choi Eunkyung
TI - A Review of Undergraduate Medical Ethics Education in Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing in South Korea
JO - Korean Journal of Medical Ethics
PY - 2025
VL - 28
IS - 3
PB - The Korean Society For Medical Ethics
SP - 157
EP - 172
SN - 2005-8284
AB - This study investigates the current state of undergraduate medical ethics education across medical,dental, and nursing schools in South Korea. Drawing on a comprehensive review of curricula andselected syllabi from 40 medical schools, 11 dental schools, and 113 nursing institutions, we analyzedcourse offerings, credit hours, instructor affiliations, and educational content. The findings reveal asignificant quantitative expansion in ethics education since the 2000s, with nearly all medical schoolsand a majority of dental and nursing schools offering relevant ethics courses. However, significantdisparities persist in curricular integration, thematic depth, and instructional quality. All threetypes of institutions show relatively systematic development, shaped by accreditation standards andacademic leadership. However, medical schools have not yet established clear directions for achievingsubstantive educational goals; dental schools exhibit considerable variation in course content acrossinstitutions; and nursing schools still lack fully developed curricula that connect ethics to clinicalpractice. This study underscores the need for clearer educational goals, stronger faculty collaboration,and pedagogical innovation to foster ethical competence across disciplines. These findings providea foundational reference for future curricular improvement and policy development in healthcareethics education.
KW - ethics;medical;education;medical;undergraduate;schools;medical;schools;dental;schools;nursing;curriculum
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Choi Eunkyung. (2025). A Review of Undergraduate Medical Ethics Education in Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing in South Korea. Korean Journal of Medical Ethics , 28(3), 157-172.
Choi Eunkyung. 2025, "A Review of Undergraduate Medical Ethics Education in Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing in South Korea", Korean Journal of Medical Ethics , vol.28, no.3 pp.157-172.
Choi Eunkyung "A Review of Undergraduate Medical Ethics Education in Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing in South Korea" Korean Journal of Medical Ethics 28.3 pp.157-172 (2025) : 157.
Choi Eunkyung. A Review of Undergraduate Medical Ethics Education in Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing in South Korea. 2025; 28(3), 157-172.
Choi Eunkyung. "A Review of Undergraduate Medical Ethics Education in Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing in South Korea" Korean Journal of Medical Ethics 28, no.3 (2025) : 157-172.
Choi Eunkyung. A Review of Undergraduate Medical Ethics Education in Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing in South Korea. Korean Journal of Medical Ethics , 28(3), 157-172.
Choi Eunkyung. A Review of Undergraduate Medical Ethics Education in Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing in South Korea. Korean Journal of Medical Ethics . 2025; 28(3) 157-172.
Choi Eunkyung. A Review of Undergraduate Medical Ethics Education in Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing in South Korea. 2025; 28(3), 157-172.
Choi Eunkyung. "A Review of Undergraduate Medical Ethics Education in Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing in South Korea" Korean Journal of Medical Ethics 28, no.3 (2025) : 157-172.
