Status and Needs Analysis of Korean Medicine Doctors' Continuing Professional Development.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The present study aimed to analyze the status and needs of Korean Medicine doctors' (KMDs) continuing professional development (CPD) and establish future improvement directions.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey targeting all KMDs was conducted between October 23 to November 5, 2024, obtaining 624 responses. The questionnaire was developed to assess satisfaction with continuing education and residency training, perceived efficacy on competency development, and improvement needs.

Results

While current CPD programs effectively enhanced optimal patient care competencies (highest-rated domain), approximately 40% of respondents indicated minimal improvement in social accountability and clinical management competencies. The most requested improvements were the exp

SUBMITTER: Cho EB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12464087 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature