Fostering international undergraduate medical education

The severe lack of human resources in the health care field in many countries has resulted in avid interest in global undergraduate medical education. Christian medical missionaries have, thus, a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative, holistic development through the training of future...

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Main Authors: James D Smith, Dan Poenaru, J Dwight Phillips
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Health for All Nations 2016-01-01
Series:Christian Journal for Global Health
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Online Access:http://journal.cjgh.org/index.php/cjgh/article/view/133/329
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Summary:The severe lack of human resources in the health care field in many countries has resulted in avid interest in global undergraduate medical education. Christian medical missionaries have, thus, a unique opportunity to contribute to transformative, holistic development through the training of future physicians for resource-limited settings. Starting a new medical school is, however, a complex process which requires significant resources and intellectual investment. This paper outlines some of the challenges encountered in faith-based individuals’ engagement in undergraduate medical education, as well as suggesting some practical solutions and recommendations.
ISSN:2167-2415