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. 2024 May 23;24(1):566.
doi: 10.1186/s12909-024-05288-3.

Barriers and future improvements of workplace-based learning in Korean medicine clinical clerkship: perspectives of graduates

Eunbyul Cho #  1 , Do-Eun Lee #  2 , Dongha Lee  3 , Hyun-Jong Jung  4
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Barriers and future improvements of workplace-based learning in Korean medicine clinical clerkship: perspectives of graduates

Eunbyul Cho et al. BMC Med Educ. .

Abstract

Background: Workplace-based learning (WPBL) has emerged as an essential practice in healthcare education. However, WPBL is rarely implemented in Korean medicine (KM) due to the passive attitude of teachers and possible violation of medical laws that limit the participation of trainees in medical treatment. In this study, we implemented WPBL in the clinical clerkship of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Medicine at a single College of KM and explored the barriers and future improvements of WPBL.

Methods: The WPBL was implemented from January to July 2019. During the clerkship, each senior student was assigned an inpatient at the university hospital. WPBL was conducted as follows: patient presentation by the supervisor, interaction with the patient at the bedside, preparation of medical records, oral case presentation, and discussion with feedback. The student performed a physical examination and review of systems as a clinical task. In addition, six doctors of KM who are currently practicing after three years of WPBL were interviewed in September 2022 to investigate the real-world effects and unmet needs of WPBL in their workplaces.

Results: Two major themes identified from the interview were: "the experience of novice doctors of KM with KM practice" and "Current state of KM clinical education." The five subcategories were: "Clinical competency priorities vary according to the KM workplace," "Difficulties faced by doctors of KM immediately after graduation," "WPBL experience of the interviewees," "Necessary but difficult to implement real patient learning," and "Unmet needs for clinical clerkship in KM."

Conclusion: It is essential to consider the unique characteristics of KM practice and the duties required in various workplaces for successful WPBL. We anticipate our study to be a starting point for improving the WPBL and addressing the unmet needs in KM clinical education.

Keywords: Clinical clerkship; Competency; Education; Traditional Korean Medicine; Workplace-based learning.

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The authors declare that they have no competing interests.

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