Breaking the mould: stakeholder insights into the shift from 2 + 4 to a 6-Year continuous medical curriculum in South Korea.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In response to global reforms emphasizing competency-based learning and integrated curricula, South Korea is transitioning from its traditional 2 + 4 medical education model to a 6-year continuous medical curriculum. This shift addresses challenges such as fragmented learning pathways and insufficient integration between foundational and clinical training, which have limited the development of professional competencies and holistic student engagement. However, empirical evidence on stakeholder perspectives regarding this transition remains limited. This study aimed to examine faculty and student views on the proposed reform to inform its implementation and contribute to broader discussions on medical education transformation.

Methods

A mixed-method study was condu

SUBMITTER: Lee Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12512277 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature