Undergraduate medical education in the United Kingdom and its implications to China
10.3760/cma.j.cn116021-20190909-00198
- VernacularTitle:英国本科医学教育及对我国的启示
- Author:
Jianlin HOU
1
;
Dongming LIU
;
Weimin WANG
Author Information
1. 北京大学医学教育研究所，全国医学教育发展中心 100083
- From:
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research
2020;19(8):874-878
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Curriculum for undergraduate medical education in the United Kingdom consists of two parts, namely pre-clinical and clinical courses. Medical undergraduate students are encouraged to study for a second degree and individualized education is emphasized. Various methods are employed in teaching highly integrated courses, mainly according to human organs and systems or physiological functions. Drawing lessons from relevant experiences of the United Kingdom, China should further strengthen the formulation and supervision of standards and guidelines for undergraduate medical education, and actively promote the reform of teaching models in order to facilitate the connection and integration between basic medical education and clinical practice. It's also suggested that priorities be given to the cultivation of compound medical talents and individualized education for medical students. Finally, educational system should be further improved in order to enhance the effects of clinical practice.
