The medical passport

Abstract

A Working Group on Medical Passports was established in 2002 by the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities. The goal of this group was to develop a fast-track registration process for highly qualified medical practitioners wishing to move from one jurisdiction to another. A "medical passport" would be available only to practitioners who meet or exceed certain well-defined gold-standard educational, examination, and practice requirements. These standards are the core elements of the international medical passport. Each physician would need to satisfy a series of comprehensive requirements to be eligible for this fast-track, expedited treatment. A medical passport system would ease the movement of highly qualified physicians between countries while contributing to the broader dissemination of scientific knowledge and education. Significant progress has been made, but many issues need further study before the medical passport is ready for piloting.

Experiencing transformation: the case of Jordanian nurse immigrating to the UK

“…Migrant nurses' experiences portray differences in the work setting between the UK and Jordan. These differences influence their professional and personal lives, regardless of the transferability of their professional skills that are used as a passport to reach their host countries (Choy , Ineson & Seeling , Percot ). Although their nursing skills have considerable transferability, their sense of professionalism and the actual work policies and the regulations differ between countries (Winkelmann‐Gleed ).…”

Fairly Assessing U.S.- and Foreign-Trained Physician Performance Using 360-Degree Surveys

“…6 Maintaining quality patient care is important because 6-12% of physicians are referred to remediation for poor clinical skills. 7 The Institute of Medicine estimates that physician dyscompetency is one contributor to preventable medical errors at an estimated cost of $17 billion. 7,8 To determine which physicians should be referred for dyscompetency, one model for performance remediation starts with an assessment of the physician's competence.…”

“…7 The Institute of Medicine estimates that physician dyscompetency is one contributor to preventable medical errors at an estimated cost of $17 billion. 7,8 To determine which physicians should be referred for dyscompetency, one model for performance remediation starts with an assessment of the physician's competence. 9 A common framework for maintaining physician competency is the American Board of Medical Specialties, which developed the Maintenance of Certi cation (ABMS MOC).…”