Edited by Jason R Frank, Fedde Scheele and Sarah Taber.
Volume 20 Supplement 1
Current themes and challenges facing HPE accreditation in the 21st century
Research
Resources and secretariat support for the publication of this supplement was provided by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. The articles have undergone the journal's standard peer review process for supplements. The Supplement Editors declare that they have no competing interests.
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Citation: BMC Medical Education 2020 20(Suppl 1):304
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The role of accreditation in 21st century health professions education: report of an International Consensus Group
Accreditation is considered an essential ingredient for an effective system of health professions education (HPE) globally. While accreditation systems exist in various forms worldwide, there has been little w...
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A “fit for purpose” framework for medical education accreditation system design
Accreditation is a key feature of many medical education systems, helping to ensure that programs teach and assess learners according to applicable standards, provide optimal learning environments, and produce...
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Effective accreditation in postgraduate medical education: from process to outcomes and back
The accreditation of medical educational programs is thought to be important in supporting program improvement, ensuring the quality of the education, and promoting diversity, equity, and population health. It...
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Evaluation of continuous quality improvement in accreditation for medical education
Accreditation systems are based on a number of principles and purposes that vary across jurisdictions. Decision making about accreditation governance suffers from a paucity of evidence. This paper evaluates th...
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Responsiveness to societal needs in postgraduate medical education: the role of accreditation
Social accountability in medical education has been defined as an obligation to direct education, research, and service activities toward the most important health concerns of communities, regions, and nations...
Citation: BMC Medical Education 2020 20(Suppl 1):309
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