In response to recent enquiries about the WFME standards, we have decided that it would be helpful to address a common misconception about the use of the standards in a particular context. It has been understood by some, that the standards are prescriptive, and a medical curriculum should be developed in exact accordance with them, regardless of the local needs and requirements. We would like to clarify that this is untrue. [Read more…] about WFME issues a clarification about use of standards in design of medical curricula
IFMSA named Honorary Sponsor to the World Directory
The International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations (IFMSA) has assumed the role of an Honorary Sponsor to the World Directory of Medical Schools, a database, which is managed jointly by WFME and FAIMER. [Read more…] about IFMSA named Honorary Sponsor to the World Directory
WFME Standards for Master’s now in Japanese
WFME Standards for Master’s Degrees in Medical and Health Professions Education are now available in Japanese, thanks to the initiative of the Medical Education Center at Kyoto University. [Read more…] about WFME Standards for Master’s now in Japanese
WFME welcomes the WMA call for development of quality assurance programmes
The World Federation for Medical Education welcomes the Declaration of Chicago, which was adopted in October at the WMA General Assembly. The Declaration calls for the development of national and regional quality assurance systems to ensure high standard of medical education and overcome the many threats to the quality of basic medical education.
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WFME statements to WHO Europe urge quality in scaling up the healthcare workforce
In statements to the World Health Organization Europe 67th session, the World Federation for Medical Education has called for sustainable development of the workforce which integrates quality alongside quantity, encouraging countries to develop quality accreditation mechanisms, and to set standards for education in reference to the WFME Standards. [Read more…] about WFME statements to WHO Europe urge quality in scaling up the healthcare workforce
WFME endorses WHO agenda to strengthen health workforce at South East Asia Regional Committee
In September, the President of SEARAME, Professor Rita Sood, took part in the WHO South East Asia Regional Committee 70th Session in the Maldives as the representative of WFME.
At the session about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and progress towards universal health coverage concerning the strengthening of primary health care services and health workforce, Professor Sood presented a statement citing WFME’s endorsement of the WHO agenda to strengthen health workforce, and the commitment to contribute in any way possible.
New website and logo
The World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) is pleased to announce the launch of its new website and updated logo. We record our thanks to THS for the design of both.
The new website offers increased functionality, such as the publication search and the map of accrediting agencies. It also designed to guide website visitors to the right pages more quickly. [Read more…] about New website and logo
Japan Accreditation Council for Medical Education (JACME) awarded Recognition Status
The Japan Accreditation Council for Medical Education (JACME) is the seventh accrediting agency to be awarded Recognition Status by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME). WFME is satisfied that the accreditation process, post-accreditation monitoring and decision-making by JACME when it accredits medical schools and faculties is to an appropriate and rigorous standard. WFME Recognition Status has been awarded for ten years with immediate effect. [Read more…] about Japan Accreditation Council for Medical Education (JACME) awarded Recognition Status
WFME involvement in WHO AMR Expert Consultation (23-24 March 2017, Geneva)
WFME Head of Office, Siobhan Fitzpatrick, joined the WHO Expert Consultation on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) at the World Health Organization (WHO) Headquarters in Geneva. Around thirty experts in AMR from across the six WHO regions and the range of health professional groups, contributed their advice and learning to develop a standardised approach to pre-service and in-service health workforce education and training needs, and possible dissemination tools.
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of a microorganism (like bacteria, viruses, and some parasites) to stop an antimicrobial (such as antibiotics, antivirals and antimalarials) from working against it. As a result, standard treatments become ineffective, infections persist and may spread to others. AMR is a major global health concern. The first objective of the WHO global action plan on antimicrobial resistance control (GAP AMR) aims to improve awareness and understanding of antimicrobial resistance through effective communication, education and training. This is part of meeting the global strategy on Human Resources for health: Workforce 2030.
