The role of accreditation in 21st century health professions education: report of an International Consensus Group

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Authors

Jason R. Frank · Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Sarah Taber · Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Marta van Zanten · Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research

Fedde Scheele · Amsterdam UMC Location VUmc

Abstract

Accreditation has taken on greater importance in contemporary HPE. These consensus findings provide frameworks of core elements of accreditation systems and both recurring and emerging design issues. HPE scholars, educators, and leaders can build on these frameworks to advance research, development, and operation of high-quality accreditation systems worldwide.

Topics & Keywords

Innovations in Medical Education Healthcare Quality and Management Dental Education, Practice, Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Partnerships for the goals

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Medical Education

Volume 20, Issue S1, pp. 305-305

DOI: 10.1186/s12909-020-02121-5

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