Third Decade of Health professional education at the International Medical University: driven by the 3 I’s of IMU
- Author:
Siang Tong Kew
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Health professional, education, 21st century, instructional reform
- From:International e-Journal of Science, Medicine and Education
2013;7(1):24-28
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Abstract: Building on two decades as a private health
professional university, the International Medical
University prepares for the third decade, taking stock
of the challenges in changing epidemiology and pattern
of disease, changing demography and healthcare, as well
as explosion in knowledge and information technology.
The Global Independent Commission1 provided a
framework for instructional and institutional reforms,
and the IMU will use its 3 I’s (insight, imagination &
innovation) in adopting these measures. Some of the
instructional reforms are already in place, others need
to be further nurtured and promoted. In its third decade,
competency based curriculum, inter-professional
learning, IT, global collaboration, educational
resources, new professionalism and emphasis on quality
improvement will help ensure IMU train and produce
competent, caring and ethical health professionals fit to
tackle 21st century challenges.
- Full text:W020151005528256051099.pdf
