Ewha Medical Journal

"Ivo Kwon"

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A history of 20 years of medical education at Ewha Womans University College of Medicine: Ivo Kwon, Somi Jeong, Seung-Jung Kim, Ara Ko, Hyeonji Jeon; Ewha Med J 2025;48(3):e41. Published online July 9, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12771/emj.2025.00479

The study aims to examine the 20-year developmental trajectory of medical education at Ewha Womans University College of Medicine (2004–2025). It analyzes educational support documents, self-evaluation reports, and Curriculum Committee meeting minutes to illuminate both the direction and significance of Ewha’s medical education reforms. Key milestones include the formal establishment of the Medical Education Office in 2004 and the subsequent founding of the Department of Medical Education in 2005. Major innovations over this period encompass the expansion of objective structured clinical examinations and the introduction of problem-based learning modules. Additional advancements include the establishment of the Ewha Medical Simulation Center and Learning Resource Center, as well as the reversion to an undergraduate medical college format in 2015. The college has also prioritized faculty development workshops and medical education seminars, implemented the Ewha Social Active Communication program, and introduced team-based learning. Noteworthy initiatives include the enhancement of student research capacity and the launch of a dedicated medical education newsletter. In 2022, the Medical Education Office was reorganized as the Ewha Center for Medical Education, marking a new era of integrated leadership and expanded educational initiatives. Ewha has consistently achieved high accreditation statuses, reflecting ongoing excellence in curriculum development, assessment, and faculty development. This progress demonstrates the dedication and collaboration of both faculty and staff, resulting in a robust educational framework. The institution’s continuous growth serves not only as a testament to past achievements but also as a foundation for future advancements in Ewha’s medical education, with the ultimate aim of cultivating women leaders in Korean healthcare.

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Human Research Protection Program in Mokdong Hospital: Ivo Kwon; Ewha Med J 2015;38(3):95-97. Published online October 31, 2015; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12771/emj.2015.38.3.95

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Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is a special program to promote the basic human rights and welfare of the human subjects enrolled in the medical research conducted in Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital. The program also plays an important role in protecting the researcher and the hospital from any complaints or blames of the human subjects and in making sure the good quality of the research itself scientifically as well as ethically. For the purpose, HRPP is running a special committee and center-Human Research Protection Center (HRPC). The HRPC provides counseling and consulting for the human subjects and researchers, and educational programs for the researchers are also offered. In addition, the center conducts audit and monitoring of the human research in collaboration with the Institutional Review Board. To conduct an ethically and scientifically sound research, researchers should fully understand the function of HRPP, affirmatively work together with HRPP, readily participate in any educational program required for the human researcher, and keep the rules and guidelines regarding human research well.

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