Identification and evaluation of the core elements of character education for medical students in Korea

This study was conducted to redefine character education in medical education and to identify and evaluate the core elements of physicians’ character. A 3-round Delphi survey was conducted among professors of medical education, physicians, experts from nursing schools, and a head nurse in Korea. A consultant group (CG) was formed to prepare the Delphi survey, discuss the research results, and set directions for future initiatives. The 3 rounds of the Delphi survey were conducted between September 2018 and February 2019.