Accountability in medical education from theory to practice Tabriz 2018 statement: A step towards the implementation of this social necessity

Abstract

Background: To implement the education reform package on accountability in medical education, the Education Development Center (EDC) of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences has held the first national conference on accountability in medical education, and the present statement is the result of scientific interactions and exchanges in the conference.Methods: For implementation of the accountability in medical education, there was a need to inform faculty members and other stakeholders about their responsibility in education and health care needs. The provision of such platform was provided by holding a specialized conference on accountability in medical education by Tabriz University of Medical Sciences. Steps of preparing the draft version of the Tabriz 2018 Statement were as follow: Formation the scientific committee; Division of the responsibility for drafting the statement between various workgroups; and Preparation and primary approval of the draft of Tabriz 2018 Statement.Results: Steps of preparing the draft version of the Tabriz 2018 Statement were: Formation of the scientific committee, Division of the responsibility for drafting the statement between the various workgroups and Preparation and primary approval of the draft of Tabriz 2018 Statement Conclusion: Establishing an educational accreditation model and reviewing accreditation standards based on social accountability can be an effective step to strengthen accountability towards community needs.

Community-engaged medical education is a way to develop health promoters: A comparative study

“…[ 9 ] Numerous articles have proposed several solutions in this regard, but a small number of specific and in-depth studies have been conducted in the general medicine curriculum in Iran in order to develop accountability in education. [ 10 11 12 ] In addition, health education interventions based on theory[ 13 ] have proven effectiveness in reducing the burden of various diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, which reveals the importance of health promotion education and active community involvement and accountable medical education. As a result, because of this knowledge gap, this study aimed to compare the educational programs of medical schools in different continents that have implemented community-engaged medical education to medical education in Iran, examine the shortcomings of the current medical curriculum, and provide strategies to improve social accountability and health promotion.…”