Abstract

This mini-review focuses on the intense competition in grades and the concerns of students within Korean medicine colleges. It explores the importance and suitability of student evaluation methods, with a specific focus on criterion-referenced assessment. This method supports outcome-based education and helps nurture students' competencies. The paper clarifies the differences between criterion-referenced and norm-referenced assessment, explains the key principles and significance of criterion-referenced assessment, and highlights its role in supporting outcome-based education. Furthermore, it discusses the factors to consider when implementing criterion-referenced assessment in colleges of Korean medicine. Lastly, the paper addresses the challenges associated with adopting and using criterion-referenced assessment in these institutions.