Transforming and Scaling Up Health Professional Education

Authors

  • Erica Wheeler Technical Officer, Department of Health Workforce, World Health Organization Headquarters
  • Julian Fisher Researcher, Peter L. Reichertz Institute for Medical Informatics, University of Braunschweig, Institute of Technology and Hannover Medical School
  • Sam Wing-Sum Li Intern, Department of Health Workforce, World Health Organization Headquarters

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.2218/resmedica.v22i1.1123

Abstract

The Human Resources for Health (HRH) agenda transcends national borders. In particular, education and training for health professionals around the globe is faced with new epidemiological and demographic challenges, as well as the impact of climate change. Looking beyond the existing models and systems for health professional education, the World Health Organization is leading an effort aimed at increasing the quantity but also the quality, relevance, and sustainability of the health workforce. Evidenced-based policy guidelines, along with political commitment to the goal of universal health coverage, bring countries closer towards sustainable and equitable access to health services.

It is imperative that the new generation of health professionals must be capable of participating in and implementing reforms of health professional education within the broader global HRH strategy and post-2015 development agenda.

 

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Published

29-Nov-2014

Issue

Vol. 22 No. 1 (2014): Winter 2014

Section

Special Article

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How to Cite

Transforming and Scaling Up Health Professional Education. (2014). Res Medica, 22(1), 139-142. https://doi.org/10.2218/resmedica.v22i1.1123