Medical education in Palestine

Abstract Palestine has a short history of medical education: the first medical school opened in 1994 and a further three have opened since. Doctors are trained against a backdrop of military occupation and ineffective governance, complicating the development and delivery of effective education. Post...

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Published in:Medical teacher 2015-02, Vol.37 (2), p.125-130
Main Authors: Kerr Winter, Ben, Salamma, Ra'ad Mohammed, Qabaja, Kinda Adli
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Best practice
Continuing education
Delivery of Health Care - organization & administration
Education, Medical - organization & administration
Graduate studies
Health education
Humans
Licensure
Middle East
Professional development
School Admission Criteria
School environment
Schools, Medical - organization & administration
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Summary:Abstract Palestine has a short history of medical education: the first medical school opened in 1994 and a further three have opened since. Doctors are trained against a backdrop of military occupation and ineffective governance, complicating the development and delivery of effective education. Postgraduate education is a particular weakness, with disorganised residency programmes prioritising service provision over the training of specialists, leading to poorer patient care and low morale. This unfavourable learning environment leads into a situation where opportunities for continuing professional development are scarce. Links between healthcare and education providers in Palestine and countries with advanced health systems have great potential for allowing best practice in medical education to be shared and to provide high quality training opportunities that address gaps in Palestine's health education system.
ISSN:0142-159X
1466-187X
DOI:10.3109/0142159X.2014.971721