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  • P-ISSN 1010-0695
  • E-ISSN 2288-3339

Review on Teaching Traditional Korean Medical Students with English Medical Journals

Journal of Korean Medicine / Journal of Korean Medicine, (P)1010-0695; (E)2288-3339
2007, v.28 no.1, pp.94-104




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Abstract

Objectives: This study investigated the effects of teaching English medical journals to traditional Korean medical students as a way of integrated curriculum, focusing on evidence-based traditional Korean medicine (EBKM) in the light of globalization of traditional Korean Medicine. Methods: 232 students (116 1st year and 116 2nd year) were asked to complete a questionnaire at the end of the course in order to validate the course's efficacy on acquisition and utilization of the latest medical knowledge as well as change of attitude toward English itself. Results: The courses were very useful in reducing discomfort toward English journals and to applying the latest medical knowledge to academic reports, clinical practices, and finally to establish abilities for EBKM. The 1st year students who took the courses for two semesters consecutively showed more significant satisfaction than the 2nd year students with only one semester. Conclusion: The findings suggest that English medical journals are an essential curriculum for the advance of EBKM and globalization of traditional Korean Medicine and therefore developing adequate textbooks, teaching methods, and quality of instructors should be considered for successful achievements.

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English medical journal, evidence-based traditional Korean medicine (EBKM), integrated curriculum, globalization of traditional Korean medicine, English medical journal, evidence-based traditional Korean medicine (EBKM), integrated curriculum, globalization of traditional Korean medicine


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