
The mission of the Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine is to nurture medical professionals who embody Jesus Christ the Healer within themselves, carrying out the noble mission of practicing truth, love, and service.
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Educational Ideals
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Physicians with a
calling
Sense of Calling -
Competent Physicians
competency -
Physicians with
medical leadership
Medical Leadership
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Educational Goals
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01Servants of Life
- Holistic understanding of human life based on Catholic values
- Fostering a sense of vocation as servants of life
- Practicing holistic care grounded in empathy and compassion
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02Professionalism
- Professional identity as medical doctors
- Research competence
- Legal, ethical, and moral responsibilities as physicians
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03Self-Care
- Ability to understand and reflect on oneself
- Mental and physical self-management skills
- Crisis management and resilience skills
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01Clinical Competence
- Understanding of normal human anatomy and physiology
- Understanding of diseases
- Diagnostic ability
- Therapeutic ability
- Engagement in disease prevention and health promotion
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02Research Competence
- Understanding of basic research concepts
- Ability to design and conduct research
- Ability to interpret and present research findings
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03Future-Readiness Competence
- Capacity for humanities and social science thinking
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Creative and convergent thinking skills
- Lifelong learning ability based on self-directed learning
- Ability to adapt to changes in the healthcare environment
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01Communication and Collaboration
- Effective communication with physicians, patients, caregivers, and the public
- Communication and collaboration with colleagues and other healthcare professionals
- Effective team management as a leader in the medical field
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02Social Responsibility
- Understanding the public nature of medicine and social responsibility
- Understanding community health issues
- Understanding changes in healthcare policies
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03Global Health
- Understanding global healthcare
- Understanding and respecting multicultural societies
- Participation in international healthcare activities
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