Korean Medical Education Review:: 의학교육논단

Editorial

June 30, 2026

Background of the ASK2026 Revision and New Directions for Medical School Accreditation

Jung-Sik Huh

Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(2):59-60.

(Special Section) Scholarly Perspective

June 30, 2026

What Has Changed in ASK2026?: Key Changes and Educational Implications

Hyo Hyun Yoo, Jung-Sik Huh

Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(2):61-70.

The ASK2026 accreditation standards represent a fundamental paradigm shift in the quality assurance of Korean medical education. This article critically examines the structural and substantive changes introduced in the revised...

(Special Section) Review Article

June 30, 2026

Strategic Preparation for ASK2026 Accreditation in Medical Schools: Transition to a Sustainable Educational Quality Management System

Keunmi Lee

Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(2):71-83.

This study explored the theoretical evolution of quality management in higher education and examined the conceptual relationships among quality assurance (QA), continuous quality improvement (CQI), accreditation, and quality culture in...

(Special Section) Expert Opinion

June 30, 2026

Online Learning Strategies in Medical Education for the Post-Pandemic Era: An Expert Review Based on the ASK2026 and WFME Standards

Yon Chul Park, Seung-Jae Hong

Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(2):84-88.

Since the 1910 Flexner Report, medical education has relied largely on face-to-face instruction as a central mechanism for teaching and professional formation. The COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic, however, required...

Editorial

June 30, 2026

At the Bedside Facing Vulnerability: The Proper Place of Culture and Arts in Medical Education

Shinki An

Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(2):89-91.

(Special Section) Review Article

June 30, 2026

Arts-Based Medical Education in South Korean Medical Schools: A Descriptive Review

Jung-Sik Huh, Shinki An

Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(2):92-105.

This descriptive review maps the current status, modalities, and educational outcomes of arts-based medical education (ABME) in South Korean medical schools. We searched six international and domestic databases (PubMed, KoreaMed,...

(Special Section) Review Article

June 30, 2026

Reconceptualizing the Role of Literature and the Arts in Medical Education through Vulnerability and Care

Im Kyung Hwang

Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(2):106-117.

This paper reconsiders the conceptual foundations of vulnerability and care in medical education by repositioning literature and the arts within a hermeneutic framework. In dominant models, vulnerability has often been...

(Special Section) Innovation Report

June 30, 2026

The Design and Implementation of Arts-Based Education for the Humanistic Expansion of Medical Education: A Case Study Focusing on the “Medicine, Society, Culture and the Arts” Course at a Medical School

Yon Chul Park

Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(2):118-122.

To counteract the dehumanizing effects of medical reductionism and the documented decline in student empathy during the clinical years, this study analyzed the “Medicine, Society, Culture, and Art” curriculum at...

(Special Section) Healing Narrative

June 30, 2026

The Patient’s Suffering and the Doctor’s Double Task

Seung Yeon Kwon

Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(2):123-125.

Award Spotlight

June 30, 2026

A Conversation with Professor Ji-hyeon Seo, Recipient of the 14th Han-Gok Medical Education Academic Award

Jinjoo Lee, Gyoung Min Park, Hoyoung Cho

Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(2):126-127.

This article presents an interview with Professor Ji-hyeon Seo of Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, recipient of the 14th Han-Gok Medical Education Academic Award. A board-certified pediatrician, Professor Seo...

Book Review and Learning Materials

June 30, 2026

Revisiting the Meaning of Healing for Physicians in the Age of AI: The Lost Art of Healing

Ire Lee

Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(2):128-130.

Book Review and Learning Materials

June 30, 2026

Healthcare and Medical Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Seulee Lee, Minyoung Hyun

Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(2):131-134.

Current Issue: Volume 28(2); Jun 2026

Special Issue: Review Article

Application of Social Constructivism in Medical Education: Youngjon Kim; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2024;26(Suppl1):S31-S39. Published online January 31, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.23.044
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Special Issue: Opinion

The 2024 Medical Crisis : Challenges for Medical Education: Hyoung Wook Park; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2024;26(2):118-121. Published online June 30, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.24.021
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Special Issue: Review Article

Challenges for Sustainable Interprofessional Education in South Korea: Insights from Key Global Countries: Ji Hye Yu, Kwi Hwa Park; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2024;26(2):93-107. Published online June 30, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.24.012
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Special Issue: Review Article

Understanding and Application of Experiential Learning Theory in Medical Education: Su Jin Chae; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2024;26(Suppl1):S40-S45. Published online January 31, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.23.042
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Special Issue: Review Article

Cognitive Constructivism in the Development of Medical Education: Kyung Hee Chun; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2024;26(Suppl1):S22-S30. Published online January 31, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.24.002
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Special Issue: Review Article

The Application of Cognitive Teaching and Learning Strategies to Instruction in Medical Education: Sanghee Yeo; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2024;26(Suppl1):S1-S12. Published online January 31, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.24.006
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Special Issue: Review Article

The Past, Present, and Future of Interprofessional Education in Medical Education in South Korea: Yon Chul Park, Sangmi T. Lee, Kyung Hye Park; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2024;26(2):83-92. Published online June 30, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.24.009
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Special Issue: Innovation Report

Development of a Medical AI Ethics Education Module Reflecting AI Competency Framework for Medical Students: Ilhak Lee, Young-Mee Lee; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2025;27(1):17-25. Published online February 28, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.24.042
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Special Issue: Short Communication

Interprofessional Education Collaboration between Chung Ang Medical School and Sungshin Nursing School: Young Ju Kim; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2024;26(2):108-117. Published online June 30, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.24.011
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Review Article

Student Learning Outcomes and Program Evaluation in Medical Humanities Education in Korea: A Systematic Review: Gyoungmin Park, Tae Yang Yu; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2025;27(Suppl1):S18-S30. Published online December 31, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.25.019
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(Special Section) Innovation Report

A Practical Approach: Reform of the 6-Year Medical Curriculum at the Catholic University of Korea: Dong-Mi Yoo, Wha Sun Kang; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2025;27(2):162-168. Published online June 30, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.25.011
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(Special Section) Scholarly Perspective

The Role and Direction of Medical Humanities in Integrated 6-Year Medical Education: Shin Kwon Kim; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2025;27(2):119-131. Published online June 30, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.25.010
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Special Issue: Opinion

The Abyss from Which We Must Arise Despite Our Pain: The 2024 Medical Crisis and the Moral Injury of Medical School Professors: Shinki An; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2024;26(2):125-132. Published online June 30, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.24.023
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Editorial

Interprofessional Education in Korean Medical Education: From Individual Efforts to Structural Collaboration: Heeyoung Han; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2024;26(2):81-82. Published online June 30, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.24.022
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Research Article

Development of a Medical Humanities Course Based on Design Thinking and Medical Students’ Perceptions: Jaehee Rho, Aehwa Lee; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2024;26(1):55-69. Published online February 28, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.23.028
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(Special Section) Innovation Report

The Design and Implementation of Arts-Based Education for the Humanistic Expansion of Medical Education: A Case Study Focusing on the “Medicine, Society, Culture and the Arts” Course at a Medical School: Yon Chul Park; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(2):118-122. Published online June 30, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.26.007
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(Special Section) Scholarly Perspective

What Has Changed in ASK2026?: Key Changes and Educational Implications: Hyo Hyun Yoo, Jung-Sik Huh; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(2):61-70. Published online June 30, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.26.003
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(Special Section) Review Article

Reconceptualizing the Role of Literature and the Arts in Medical Education through Vulnerability and Care: Im Kyung Hwang; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(2):106-117. Published online June 30, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.26.009
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(Special Section) Expert Opinion

Online Learning Strategies in Medical Education for the Post-Pandemic Era: An Expert Review Based on the ASK2026 and WFME Standards: Yon Chul Park, Seung-Jae Hong; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(2):84-88. Published online June 30, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.26.011
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(Special Section) Review Article

Strategic Preparation for ASK2026 Accreditation in Medical Schools: Transition to a Sustainable Educational Quality Management System: Keunmi Lee; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(2):71-83. Published online June 30, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.26.010
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(Special Section) Review Article

Arts-Based Medical Education in South Korean Medical Schools: A Descriptive Review: Jung-Sik Huh, Shinki An; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(2):92-105. Published online June 30, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.26.012
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(Special Section) Innovation Report

Introducing an Inclusive LGBTQ+ Medicine Curriculum: The Experience of Seoul National University College of Medicine: Sun Young Lee, Hyun Bae Yoon; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):42-48. Published online February 27, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.25.038
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(Special Section) Scholarly Perspective

DEI Policies for Professional Education in Universities: Current Trends and Future Directions: Sung Soo Hong; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):3-8. Published online February 27, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.25.040
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(Special Section) Innovation Report

Cultural Safety Education for Medical Students: Practice and Development in Korean Medical Education: HyeRin Roh, Kyung Hye Park; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):32-41. Published online February 27, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.25.037
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(Special Section) Research Article

Global Trends in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Curricula in Medical Education: A 2020–2025 Scoping Review: Eun Jee Chang, Yoo Jin Um, Hyun Bae Yoon; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):9-22. Published online February 27, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.25.041
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(Special Section) Research Article

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Korean Medical Schools: A Mixed-Methods Analysis Based on Official Institutional Websites: Yoo Jin Um, Eun Jee Chang, Hyun Bae Yoon; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):23-31. Published online February 27, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.25.039
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Editorial

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Korean Medical Education: Implications and New Possibilities: Hyun Bae Yoon; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):1-2. Published online February 27, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.26.006
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Research Article

Interprofessional Education in Nursing: Current Status and Student Readiness: Seuk Oh, Chaeeun Jeong, Seungheon Jang, Songwhi Noh, Jina Choo; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2025;27(Suppl1):S31-S51. Published online December 31, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.25.021
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Research Article

Teamwork Development in a Medical College’s Global Medicine Program: A Qualitative Study of Graduate Students: Jiyoung Kim, Jongho Heo; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2025;27(Suppl1):S52-S66. Published online December 31, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.25.023
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Review Article

Psychological Impact of Academic Disruption on Medical Students: A Systematic Review: Ho Young Cho, So Jung Yune; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2025;27(Suppl1):S3-S17. Published online December 31, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.25.024
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Korean Medical
Education Review

Print ISSN: 2092-5603
Online ISSN: 2093-6370

40,196	The 2024 Medical Crisis : Challenges for Medical Education
11,161	Application of Social Constructivism in Medical Education
8,357	Career Guidance to Help Medical School Students Choose a Specialty after Graduation
7,748	The Abyss from Which We Must Arise Despite Our Pain: The 2024 Medical Crisis and the Moral Injury of Medical School Professors
7,483	Understanding and Application of Experiential Learning Theory in Medical Education

Cited By 9	Application of Social Constructivism in Medical Education
Cited By 9	The 2024 Medical Crisis : Challenges for Medical Education
Cited By 6	Challenges for Sustainable Interprofessional Education in South Korea: Insights from Key Global Countries
Cited By 5	Understanding and Application of Experiential Learning Theory in Medical Education
Cited By 5	Cognitive Constructivism in the Development of Medical Education