A comparative study on the function and structure of medical development education office in world’s top universities
نویسندگان
1 Department of Medical Education, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
2 Department of Medical Education, Tehran University of Medical Sciences
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5 Department of Emergency Medicine, Shohadaye Tajrish Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
6 Department of Urology, School of Medicine,Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
7 Department of Medical Education Virual University of Medical Sciences
8 Department of Occupational Health Engineering, School of Public Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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چکیده
PURPOSE: It is essential to adjust the responsibilities and function of medical education offices (MEOs)in regard to the current societal requirements. Therefore, it is a good idea to learn lessons from theexperiences about the establishment and function of these offices around the world. The aim of thepresent study was to carry out a comparative study to investigate the function and structure of MEOsat some of the medical universities from America, Europe, and Asia.SUBJECTS AND METHODS: This is a comparative, descriptive study that was conducted in 2015.Eleven offices around the world (in America, Europe, and Asia) were selected for the study. Expertgroup discussion and literature review were used in order to select research sample. The data weregathered using self‑constructed checklists. Content and face validity of the checklist was assessedby gathering feedback from experts. The Kappa coefficient was used to determine the inter‑raterreliability.RESULTS: All the 11 offices in our study (100%) dealt with the issues of faculty development andresearch and scholarship activities. Only one out of the 11 offices (27%) dealt with the issues ofsociety and patient education. Five out of the 11 offices (36%) dealt with the continuing medicaleducation and continuing professional development. Consultation services are provided at sevenof the 11 offices (64%).CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed both commonalities and differences in the function and structureof MEO among the 11 offices we examined. Based on this study, effective goals and strategies forMEO can be recommended.
