Park Janghee, Kim Sejin, Kim Minjeong, Kim Woo Mi, Yoo Seung-Min, Park Kyung Hye
Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, Kangwon National University, Chuncheon, Korea.
Department of Medical Education, College of Medicine, Dong-A University, Busan, Korea.
J Korean Med Sci. 2025 Sep 15;40(36):e263. doi: 10.3346/jkms.2025.40.e263.
This study analyzed the current status of basic medicine faculty and graduate students in 40 Korean medical schools, highlighting critical challenges. Medical doctor (MD) professors in basic medicine are increasingly valued for their ability to bridge basic and clinical knowledge. However, while 132 MD professors are projected to retire, only 104 MD graduate students are currently in training, raising concerns about future faculty recruitment and educational quality. The balance between MDs and non-MDs is becoming increasingly uneven, particularly in non-metropolitan areas, heightening concerns about both educational quality and regional disparities. The persistent shortage of faculty, especially in traditional fields, is expected to worsen with planned increases in medical school admissions. Policy interventions, financial incentives, and targeted strategies are urgently required to attract more MDs to basic medicine and maintain high educational standards. Future research should focus on practical solutions, regional disparities, and students' perceptions of basic medicine careers to guide effective policy development.
本研究分析了40所韩国医学院校基础医学教师和研究生的现状，突出了关键挑战。基础医学领域的医学博士（MD）教授因其连接基础和临床知识的能力而越来越受到重视。然而，预计有132名医学博士教授将退休，而目前正在接受培训的医学博士研究生只有104名，这引发了对未来教师招聘和教育质量的担忧。医学博士和非医学博士之间的平衡越来越不均衡，尤其是在非大都市地区，这加剧了对教育质量和地区差异的担忧。预计随着医学院招生计划的增加，教师持续短缺的情况，尤其是在传统领域，将会恶化。迫切需要政策干预、财政激励和有针对性的策略来吸引更多医学博士从事基础医学，并维持高教育标准。未来的研究应关注实际解决方案、地区差异以及学生对基础医学职业的看法，以指导有效的政策制定。
