International medical education varies from one country to the next.
This website will offer information about the International Health and Medical Education Centre (IHMEC) and how it is working to create a global health workforce trained to an internationally recognized medical education standard.
Creating International Medical Education Policy
It is essential to create an international medical education policy in order to maintain the standards of the profession throughout the world. The world is getting smaller, and medical students now have the opportunity to study and work in all corners of the globe. It’s crucial, therefore, to have internationally recognized standards of capability and practice.
Basics of International Medical Education
The IHMEC has been at the forefront of laying down the basic rules and requirements of international medical education, so that all students and medical staff will be fully qualified to work in hospitals and medical centers around the world.
Applying for Medical Education
The medical schools in the US do not have the capacity to train the number of new doctors needed in order to take care of the health and well being of the ever increasing and aging population. This can make applying for medical education quite a daunting task as places are few and competition is fierce, but there are a few things which you can do to help you on your way to fulfill your dream of a career in medicine.
Paying for Medical Education
Medical Education can be a long and winding road, and it certainly doesn’t come cheap. If you’re not one of the lucky few with filthy rich parents, don’t despair, there are other avenues which you can explore to help you pay for medical education without getting up to your ears in student loan debt.
Training a Global Health Workforce
There are 57 countries in this world who do not have access to anywhere near enough health workers, and an estimated 4,000,000 extra doctors and health working professionals are needed to fill that gap. Training a global health workforce is vital for the future of many under developed countries. Even the leading countries of the world (like the US) have a shortage of trained doctors to take care of the increasing and aging population.
What is Medical Education?
Medical education differs greatly around the world, although all medical schools and colleges strive for the same end result, well trained doctors and physicians well equipped to care for the growing health needs of the nation. Medical education is generally any education which leads to or is for the purpose of becoming a medical practitioner, either in the initial training of becoming say, a doctor, or any additional training taken afterwards.
United States US Medical Schools
United States US Medical Schools have limited spaces for any future doctors or medical staff, and competition is fierce. Here there is a brief description of the pathway from pre medical student to doctor in a United States medical school.
Canada Medical Schools
The medical schools of each country vary in their entrance requirements and study periods, but generally all are headed towards the same result, fully qualified and competent doctors and medical staff. This shows some of the details which are specific to attending Canada medical schools.
Medical Education Curriculum
Of course, just as each medical school has different requirements, so the medical education curriculum will vary from school to school and country to country. Here we take a snapshot look at an example of a medical education curriculum, and what qualities are needed to become a fully qualified health professional.
International Medication Education Resources
Some useful links and resources to websites of organizations, communities and libraries which are packed with useful information for medical students, students who are thinking about following medicine and any medical professionals who are interested in further education.