Korean Journal of Medical Education

ORIGINAL RESEARCH 2025 May 29 Career paths and career choice factors of medical school graduates working in the Daejeon, Sejong, and Chungcheongnam-do region: a retrospective observational study
Purpose: This study analyzed the career paths of medical school graduates in the Daejeon, Sejong, and Chungcheongnam-do (DSC) region of South Korea, focusing on career choice factors at each career path. The ultimate goal was to derive practical insights to improve career guidan...

ORIGINAL RESEARCH 2025 May 29 Project-based learning in teaching health equity: a qualitative study
Purpose: Addressing health inequities is an integral part of contemporary medical education (ME), yet traditional lecture-based formats often fail to develop students’ deeper understanding and engagement. This study examined how a project-based learning (PjBL) approach influenc...

ORIGINAL RESEARCH 2025 May 29 Enhancing medical student training during psychiatry clerkship through a school-based mental health approach: a qualitative study
Purpose: This study evaluated a school-based mental health program within a psychiatry clerkship to enhance medical students’ competencies in mental health literacy, empathy, communication, and adaptability. The program aimed to bridge theoretical knowledge with practical skill...