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Evaluating Veterinary Ethics Education Programs in South Korea from the Learners' Perspective
Eugene Choi1, Yechan Jung2, Myung-Sun Chun3
1College of Veterinary Medicine, Seoul National University, and is affiliated with its Research Institute for Veterinary Science, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul 08826, South Korea.
Journal of Veterinary Medical Education
|August 20, 2025
Summary
Veterinary ethics education in South Korea needs improvement, with many veterinarians and students dissatisfied with current courses. However, ethics training significantly boosts ethical competence, highlighting its crucial role in veterinary practice.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Ethics
- Professionalism in Veterinary Medicine
- Bioethics Education
Background:
- Ethical competence is crucial for veterinarians to maintain professional integrity and public trust.
- Current veterinary ethics education in South Korea was assessed for quality and outcomes.
- A significant portion of professionals and students reported dissatisfaction with existing ethics training.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the quality and perceived outcomes of veterinary ethics education in South Korea.
- To assess the self-assessed ethical competencies of veterinarians and veterinary students.
- To identify areas for improvement in veterinary ethics curricula.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was administered to 374 participants (192 veterinarians, 182 students) with a 3.7% response rate.
- The survey assessed participants' experiences with ethics education and their self-assessed ethical competencies.
- Statistical analysis was used to compare ethical competence levels between those who received ethics training and those who did not.
Main Results:
- 60% of respondents had received ethics education, but over half were dissatisfied with instructor expertise and course effectiveness.
- Only 22% felt ethics was sufficiently integrated into the curriculum, with reported lack of confidence in applying ethical tools and legal knowledge.
- Participants who completed ethics coursework showed significantly higher self-assessed ethical competence (3.31) compared to those who did not (2.96, p < .001).
Conclusions:
- Despite dissatisfaction with current offerings, ethics education is effective in enhancing veterinarians' ethical competence.
- There is a clear need for required ethics courses, qualified instructors, and integration with related subjects like animal welfare and veterinary law.
- Strengthening ethics education across all stages of veterinary training is essential for professional development and public trust.
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