Process of developing basic veterinary clinical performance guidelines based on common clinical manifestations in
Kichang Lee1,2, Heungshik S Lee1,3, Yong Jun Kim1,4
1Council on Education, Korean Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges, Seoul 08826, Korea.
Journal of Veterinary Science
|April 8, 2026
Summary
Developing standardized veterinary clinical performance guidelines using common owner-reported signs enhances clinical education. This approach supports competency-based veterinary training and improves day-one readiness for new graduates.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medical Education
- Competency-Based Education
- Clinical Skills Assessment
Background:
- Standardized clinical education is crucial for veterinary graduates to achieve core competencies.
- Structured clinical performance tasks based on owner-reported signs can standardize and enhance veterinary education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the development of veterinary clinical performance guidelines.
- Guidelines are based on frequently observed clinical manifestations.
- To support competency-based veterinary education in Korea.
Main Methods:
- A structured review of learning outcomes from the Korean Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (KAVMC) was performed.
- A committee of educators, practitioners, and advisors developed owner-oriented performance tasks.
- Tasks were mapped to KAVMC learning outcomes to foster key competencies.
Main Results:
- Identified 63 clinical manifestations for a clinical education guidebook.
- Manifestations are categorized by organ systems.
- Descriptions use language understandable to animal owners.
Conclusions:
- Veterinary clinical performance guidelines based on common clinical signs are vital.
- These guidelines reinforce core graduation competencies.
- Enhances day-one clinical readiness for veterinary students.
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