JEONBUK NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
The key to succeed in a rapidly changing world is developing the ability to cope successfully with change. Therefore, JBNU Medical School has made great efforts to find effective and practical methods to help students not only adapt to change, but to actually be the driving forces in making positive change happen in medicine and the world.
To achieve this goal, JBNU began a series of changes in 2002 including improvements in the curriculum and facilities. In 2006, the European-based six-year curriculum (2 years of pre-medical + 4 years of Medical School) was restructured into the current eight-year curriculum (4 years of undergraduate studies + 4 years of Medical School). This revolutionary transformation at JBNU Medical School is dedicated to providing medical students with the best possible curriculum, facilities, professors, and guidance. As a result, with more opportunities for students to participate in meaningful research and practical clinical experience, Jeonbuk National University Medical School is ready to become a global leader in medical education.
- The Newly introduced programs include:
- PBL (Problem-Based Learning)
- OSCE/CPX
- Advanced Elective Courses
- Clinical Simulation Class
Fundamental medical concepts are mastered, not by simply memorizing facts out of textbooks, but by hands-on, problem-based learning. The renovated laboratories in Medical Science Research Center help students to understand the human body, and the recently established Jeonbuk Medical Simulation (CMS) Center gives medical students a great opportunity to learn clinical skills more effectively. More medical practice is emphasized for medical students. To make the best use of each students’ specialty, many advanced elective courses are available. Advanced elective courses are designed to help students develop deeper understanding of specific subjects.
The curriculum also introduces medical ethics in order to develop humanistic attitudes for the medical students.
- Year 1
year 1(Semester, Courses) Semester Courses 1 1 Molecule, Cell and Medicine Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 Integrated Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 Human Life Cycle Introduction to Clinical Medicine 1 Patient - Doctor - Society 1 Problem -Based Learning 1 Electives 2 Pathophysiology of Cellular Response Infectious Diseases Oncology Introduction to Clinical Medicine 2 Patien t- Doctor - Society 2 Problem - Based Learning 2 Electives The first year of study is designed to explore the structure and function of the normal body and treatment of abnormalities resulting from aging, disease and other causes. First year students take basic science courses with introductory courses in clinical subjects. Practical pre-clinical coursework in the CMS Center (eg. Introduction to Clinical Medicine and Problem Based Learning) reinforces the lectures.
- Year 2
year 2(Semester, Courses) Semester Courses 2 1 Hematology Cardiovascular Medicine Respiratory Diseases Kidney and Urinary System Fetal - Maternal - Perinatal Medicine Dermatology, Ophthalmology, Otology Musculoskeletal Disorder Patient - Doctor - Society 3 Introduction to Clinical Medicine 3 Problem-Based Learning 3 Electives 2 Allergology and Immunology Neurology Gastroenterology Psychiatry Endocrinology and Metabolism Reproductive Medicine Introduction to Clinical Medicine 4 Patient - Doctor - Society 4 Medical Ethics Problem - Based Learning 4 Electives The second year curriculum continues with interdisciplinary and organ system based clinical studies covering pathologic conditions. The second year students continue to practice clinical medicine in the CMS Center.
- Year 3
year 3(Semester, Courses) Semester Courses 3 1 Clerkship in Internal Medicine 1 Clerkship in Surgery 1 Clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology 1 Clerkship in Pediatrics 1 Clerkship in Psychiatry 1 Clerkship in Neurology 1 Clerkship in Emergency Medicine 1 Clerkship in Diagnostic Radiology 1 Case - Based Learning 1 2 Clerkship in Internal Medicine 2 Clerkship in Surgery 2 Clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology 2 Clerkship in Pediatrics 2 Clerkship in Psychiatry 2 Clerkship in Neurology 2 Clerkship in Emergency Medicine 2 Clerkship in Diagnostic Radiology 2 Case - Based Learning 2 Dentistry Third year students begin their clerkship rotation in a number of departments throughout Jeonbuk National University Hospital. Students participate directly in the management of clinical problems during the clerkship. Clerkship rotations are designed to introduce students to various disciplines.
- Year 4
year 4(Semester, Courses) Semester Courses 4 1 Clerkship Clerkship in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Clerkship in Radiation Oncology Clerkship in Urology Clerkship in Plastic Surgery Clerkship in Neurosurgery Clerkship in Ophthalmology Clerkship in Otorhinolaryngology Clerkship in Rehabilitation Medicine Clerkship in Orthopedic Surgery Clerkship in Laboratory Medicine Clerkship in Dermatology Clerkship in Nuclear Medicine Clerkship in Chest Surgery Clerkship in Intensive Care Medicine Clerkship in Community Medicine Clerkship in Off - Campus Elective Advanced Clerkship in Clinical Medicine Case - Based Learning 2 General Lecture 1 General Lecture 2 The fourth year curriculum continues the clerkship rotation in the first half of the year. The second half of the fourth year offers general lectures for the academic achievement to be a medical doctor.