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Do we really want a revolution in medical education?

Authors :
Walsh, Kieran
Source :
Medical Teacher; Apr2015, Vol. 37 Issue 4, p394-396, 3p
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

An opinion piece is presented in which the author examines whether or not revolutionary changes are needed in medical education. Topics discussed include changes that took place in Russian medical education in the 20th century, a document written by American educator Horsley Gantt that described this revolution, and the role of communism in Russian medical education.

Subjects

Subjects :
HIGHER education
MEDICAL education
HISTORY of medical education
ATTITUDE (Psychology)
CHANGE
CURRICULUM
ECONOMICS

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0142159X
Volume :
37
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Medical Teacher
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
101471587
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3109/0142159X.2014.957662
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