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May 24, 2026Korean journal of medical educationOpen Access

Mapping the path to physician leadership: lessons from a comprehensive content analysis of Korean medical school curricula

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YJYoolwon JeongSGSuwan GoYLYoung-Hee Lee

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Content analysis identifies gaps in leadership training in Korean medical education, suggesting improved integration strategies.

Key Points

  • This study assesses the curricular content of medical leadership training in Korean medical schools to establish a baseline for education in this area.
  • Conducted a content analysis of curricula from 19 Korean medical schools using the Medical Leadership Competency Framework (MLCF) as a guide.
  • Administered survey questionnaires to faculty and analyzed 270 courses for leadership-related topics.
  • Categorized 504 leadership codes thematically based on the five MLCF domains and academic years.
  • 45.2% of codes (228) focused on 'Demonstrating personal qualities', while 14.8% (75 codes) were related to 'Setting direction'.
  • Limited training identified in systems-based practice, self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and teamwork.
  • Only 8 of 19 schools covered all five MLCF domains, with leadership content largely delivered in isolated courses.

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Jeong et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a12953848a0ea166567158ehttps://doi.org/10.3946/kjme.2025.142
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