The Importance of Understanding the Medical Education System in Partner Nations

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Many believe the medical profession to have common definitions and standards worldwide. Similarly, the education and training systems that prepare medical professionals are thought to follow a universally common curriculum and methodology. While common elements do exist, the profession and its supporting education and training systems vary as a result of a number of factors such as national governance, society, economy, culture, language, and teaching and learning styles and methodologies. Historically, medicine has been a field that generates and benefits from teaching methods unique to a given location and people.