National competency frameworks for medical graduates: is it time for the “Sudanmeds?
Author
Umar, Ahmad Abd al-Azim Abd Allah
Source
Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences
Issue
Vol. 15, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2020), pp.20-34, 15 p.
Publisher
Omdurman Islamic University Faculty of Medicine
Publication Date
2020-03-31
Country of Publication
Sudan
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Competency-based medical education has emerged recently as a novel model of medical training driven by its ability to reconcile the desired attributes in future physicians and address the overarching and demanding issues of the discipline in this century.
The rising concerns of social accountability, patient safety, and cost effectiveness of medical education programs have contributed significantly to the popularity of this paradigm worldwide.
This is translated in turn to the evolution of national competency frameworks for medical graduates that are increasingly implemented in different jurisdictions to standardize and ensure equivalent outcomes of medical curricula and readiness of their graduates to better serve their communities.
Medical education in Sudan is deeply rooted in the history of the nation and the continent and is tinged with remarkable success and achievements.
It is challenged nowadays with unprecedented expansion in basic medical education which may hinder the quality of medical schools’ programs and their graduates.
This article explores the feasibility of one such framework in Sudan: the “Sudan Meds” to ensure minimum standards and comparability of medical schools’ curricula and their outcomes across the Country.
The framework would also arm the regulatory bodies with a tool for accreditation and recognition of basic medical education programs in Sudan and reflect quality assurance in their settings.
Once this approach is deemed feasible, the contribution of all stakeholders from the highest top to the bottom–the government, the regulatory bodies, the public and civil organizations, and the medical schools’ community – is required to allow for creation, implementation, and follow-up of the “Sudan Meds” framework.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Umar, Ahmad Abd al-Azim Abd Allah. 2020. National competency frameworks for medical graduates: is it time for the “Sudanmeds?. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences،Vol. 15, no. 1, pp.20-34.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1440584
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Umar, Ahmad Abd al-Azim Abd Allah. National competency frameworks for medical graduates: is it time for the “Sudanmeds?. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences Vol. 15, no. 1 (2020), pp.20-34.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1440584
American Medical Association (AMA)
Umar, Ahmad Abd al-Azim Abd Allah. National competency frameworks for medical graduates: is it time for the “Sudanmeds?. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences. 2020. Vol. 15, no. 1, pp.20-34.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1440584
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 30-34
Record ID
BIM-1440584