Advancing from Compliance to Innovation in Medical Education: a strategic roadmap for MEUs in colleges of Korean medicine based on FGI

Objectives: This study sought to develop a strategic, phased roadmap for advancing Medical Education Units (MEUs) in colleges of Korean Medicine, grounded in qualitative insights derived from focus group interviews (FGIs) and contextualized within the existing literature.Methods: Qualitative data were obtained from key stakeholders across 12 institutions.Data were analyzed using thematic analysis guided by a goal-oriented, competency-based framework.Results: A three-phase developmental model was identified.Phase 1 emphasizes foundational compliance with accreditation and institutional requirements; Phase 2 focuses on strengthening faculty development and implementing systematic quality control processes; and Phase 3 advances toward innovation through the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and quality improvement (QI) systems. Conclusion:This study proposes a feasible and scalable framework for the development of Educational Affairs Units (EAUs), supported by both domestic and international benchmarks, and provides practical guidance for enhancing educational quality in Korean Medicine education.