Korean Medical Education Review:: 의학교육논단

Editorial

February 27, 2026

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Korean Medical Education: Implications and New Possibilities

Hyun Bae Yoon

Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):1-2.

(Special Section) Scholarly Perspective

February 27, 2026

DEI Policies for Professional Education in Universities: Current Trends and Future Directions

Sung Soo Hong

Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):3-8.

This study examines the imperative of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies within university-based professional education and delineates the strategic tasks required for their effective implementation. First, the paper presents...

(Special Section) Research Article

February 27, 2026

Global Trends in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Curricula in Medical Education: A 2020–2025 Scoping Review

Eun Jee Chang, Yoo Jin Um, Hyun Bae Yoon

Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):9-22.

Interest in embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across medical training has grown rapidly, yet the overall landscape of DEI-related medical education research remains fragmented. This scoping review mapped recent...

(Special Section) Research Article

February 27, 2026

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Korean Medical Schools: A Mixed-Methods Analysis Based on Official Institutional Websites

Yoo Jin Um, Eun Jee Chang, Hyun Bae Yoon

Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):23-31.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are increasingly emphasized in medical education worldwide. However, it remains unclear how these values are reflected within the context of Korean medical education. This study...

(Special Section) Innovation Report

February 27, 2026

Cultural Safety Education for Medical Students: Practice and Development in Korean Medical Education

HyeRin Roh, Kyung Hye Park

Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):32-41.

Cultural safety education emphasizes critical reflection on bias, power relations, and the structural conditions that shape healthcare encounters, and recognizes patients and communities as the subjects who define what constitutes...

(Special Section) Innovation Report

February 27, 2026

Introducing an Inclusive LGBTQ+ Medicine Curriculum: The Experience of Seoul National University College of Medicine

Sun Young Lee, Hyun Bae Yoon

Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):42-48.

As sociocultural attitudes in South Korea continue to evolve, the growing visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) individuals highlights an increasing need for medical education that addresses...

Award Spotlight

February 27, 2026

An Interview with Professor Young-Mee Lee, Awardee of the 14th Medical Education Innovation Award from the Korean Association of Medical Colleges

Gyoung Min Park, Hoyoung Cho

Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):49-50.

This article presents an interview with Professor Young-Mee Lee of Korea University College of Medicine, who is the recipient of the 14th Medical Education Innovation Award from the Korean Association...

Book Review and Learning Materials

February 27, 2026

Secret Diaries of a Former OB-GYN: This is Going to Hurt

Kyung Hyun Park

Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):51-52.

Book Review and Learning Materials

February 27, 2026

The Future Healthcare Ecosystem Shaped by AI: What Will be the Role of Physicians?

Yun Ha Jung

Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):53-54.

Book Review and Learning Materials

February 27, 2026

Readings for Reflective Learning: Can Medical Researchers Survive as Knowledge Producers in the AI Era?

Kyung Hyun Park

Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):55-57.

Current Issue: Volume 28(1); Feb 2026

Editorial

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Korean Medical Education: Implications and New Possibilities: Hyun Bae Yoon; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):1-2. Published online February 27, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.26.006; Full text PubReader ePub PDF

(Special Section) Scholarly Perspective

DEI Policies for Professional Education in Universities: Current Trends and Future Directions: Sung Soo Hong; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):3-8. Published online February 27, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.25.040
Cited By 1; Full text PubReader ePub PDF

(Special Section) Research Article

Global Trends in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Curricula in Medical Education: A 2020–2025 Scoping Review: Eun Jee Chang, Yoo Jin Um, Hyun Bae Yoon; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):9-22. Published online February 27, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.25.041
Cited By 1; Full text PubReader ePub PDF

(Special Section) Research Article

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Korean Medical Schools: A Mixed-Methods Analysis Based on Official Institutional Websites: Yoo Jin Um, Eun Jee Chang, Hyun Bae Yoon; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):23-31. Published online February 27, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.25.039
Cited By 1; Full text PubReader ePub PDF

(Special Section) Innovation Report

Cultural Safety Education for Medical Students: Practice and Development in Korean Medical Education: HyeRin Roh, Kyung Hye Park; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):32-41. Published online February 27, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.25.037
Cited By 1; Full text PubReader ePub PDF

(Special Section) Innovation Report

Introducing an Inclusive LGBTQ+ Medicine Curriculum: The Experience of Seoul National University College of Medicine: Sun Young Lee, Hyun Bae Yoon; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):42-48. Published online February 27, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.25.038
Cited By 1; Full text PubReader ePub PDF

Award Spotlight

An Interview with Professor Young-Mee Lee, Awardee of the 14th Medical Education Innovation Award from the Korean Association of Medical Colleges: Gyoung Min Park, Hoyoung Cho; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):49-50. Published online February 27, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.26.001; Full text PubReader ePub PDF Supplementary Material

Book Review and Learning Materials

Secret Diaries of a Former OB-GYN: This is Going to Hurt: Kyung Hyun Park; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):51-52. Published online February 27, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.26.004; Full text PubReader ePub PDF

Book Review and Learning Materials

The Future Healthcare Ecosystem Shaped by AI: What Will be the Role of Physicians?: Yun Ha Jung; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):53-54. Published online February 27, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.26.005; Full text PubReader ePub PDF

Book Review and Learning Materials

Readings for Reflective Learning: Can Medical Researchers Survive as Knowledge Producers in the AI Era?: Kyung Hyun Park; Korean Med Educ Rev. 2026;28(1):55-57. Published online February 27, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.17496/kmer.26.002; Full text PubReader ePub PDF

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Print ISSN: 2092-5603
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