RESEARCH ARTICLE Open Access Evaluation of an international faculty development program for developing countries in Asia: the Seoul Intensive Course for Medical Educators

Background: The issue of collaboration in medical education is becoming prominent. Some faculty development programs have suggested an approach for promoting collaboration on a global level. However, non-English-speaking developing countries in Asia, especially in Southeast Asia, do not take advantage of them due to their unique context, such as language and culture. To address these issues, Seoul National University College of Medicine initiated a 6-week international faculty development program called the “Seoul Intensive Course fo