Table 2 Components of a Responsive Medical education System

1. Relevance and alignment of courses with health needs.

2. Greater emphasis on collaborative and team-based care in education.

3. Increased emphasis on competency-based assessment at all levels.

4. Increased emphasis on leadership development across all levels.

5. Structured support for students in all levels of medical education transition.

6. Shared mission of social responsibility for governing bodies, accreditation, and licensing.

7. Anticipating community health needs in program mission and objectives.

8. Planning and management of university activities.

9. Educational research.

10. Equity.

11. Effectiveness.

12. Communication and active participation in health system development.

13. Strengthening standards and accreditation criteria.

14. Focus on quality of service delivery in education.

15. Identification of current and future social needs and challenges.

16. Cost-effectiveness of teaching methods.

17. Justice in education.

18. Coherence, cohesion, and focus on health system conditions and requirements.

19. Intersectoral collaboration and partnerships.

20. Process-oriented approaches.

21. Governance.

22. Alignment with graduates’ job needs.

23. Faculty capacity.

24. Alignment of educational curriculum and topics with community health needs.

25. Research-informed education using empirical evidence.

26. Culture-centered education.

27. Social determinants-based education.

28. Utilization of innovative teaching methods.

29. Strengthening of practical skills in the field.

30. Assessment indicators in education.

31. Creation of motivating factors to enhance teaching strategies.

32. Legal regulations and requirements.

33. Engagement with other sectors of society.

34. Cost-effectiveness in research and planning for quality services.

35. Coordination of inter-organizational joint projects.

36. Awareness and knowledge of faculty members and other stakeholders regarding their responsibilities in education and healthcare needs.