The History and Evolution of the Integration of Medical Education into the Field of Healthcare Services (Healthcare Network) of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Background: In Iran, the shortage of medical workforce in the population has caused the health of people to be exposed to many risks in different parts of the country, especially in deprived areas. Therefore, in 1983, the plan for “Integrating Education and Research in Health Care and Services” was...

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Main Author: Seyyed Alireza Marandi
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Language:English
Published: Kerman University of Medical Sciences 2024-01-01
Series:Strides in Development of Medical Education
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Online Access:https://sdme.kmu.ac.ir/article_92641_d489aa553abc2c4990a29239aa726f66.pdf
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description Background: In Iran, the shortage of medical workforce in the population has caused the health of people to be exposed to many risks in different parts of the country, especially in deprived areas. Therefore, in 1983, the plan for “Integrating Education and Research in Health Care and Services” was presented by the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution and approved in 1985 after some amendments.Objectives: This article reviews the history and evolution of the "Integration of Education and Research in Health Care and Services" project.Methods: The library study method (reviewing reliable sources in domestic and international publications, using the study keywords), recording the author's personal experiences, and content analysis were used.Results: All quantitative indicators (such as the number of educational centers and student admission capacities) qualitative indicators (such as the level of accountability and social commitment of academics and the health culture of the community) and general health indicators in the country were improved.Conclusion: Integrating education and research in health care and services is a revolutionary and beneficial achievement in the country and an inspiring experience for all health systems in the world. If generalized and deepened, it can become the most prominent contemporary healthcare experience in the world.
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spelling doaj-art-c6bfc8063a2c4073b73239a8bd18c4962025-08-20T03:17:01ZengKerman University of Medical SciencesStrides in Development of Medical Education2645-35252645-34522024-01-0121Supplement (Integration of Medical Education in the Health System)515610.22062/sdme.2024.200453.145892641The History and Evolution of the Integration of Medical Education into the Field of Healthcare Services (Healthcare Network) of the Islamic Republic of IranSeyyed Alireza Marandi0Professor of Pediatrics (Neonatology), The Academy of Medical Sciences of I.R of Iran, Tehran, IranBackground: In Iran, the shortage of medical workforce in the population has caused the health of people to be exposed to many risks in different parts of the country, especially in deprived areas. Therefore, in 1983, the plan for “Integrating Education and Research in Health Care and Services” was presented by the Supreme Council of the Cultural Revolution and approved in 1985 after some amendments.Objectives: This article reviews the history and evolution of the "Integration of Education and Research in Health Care and Services" project.Methods: The library study method (reviewing reliable sources in domestic and international publications, using the study keywords), recording the author's personal experiences, and content analysis were used.Results: All quantitative indicators (such as the number of educational centers and student admission capacities) qualitative indicators (such as the level of accountability and social commitment of academics and the health culture of the community) and general health indicators in the country were improved.Conclusion: Integrating education and research in health care and services is a revolutionary and beneficial achievement in the country and an inspiring experience for all health systems in the world. If generalized and deepened, it can become the most prominent contemporary healthcare experience in the world.https://sdme.kmu.ac.ir/article_92641_d489aa553abc2c4990a29239aa726f66.pdfintegrationmedical educationhigher health educationsocial accountabilityislamic republic of iranhealthhealth care networkhealth system
spellingShingle Seyyed Alireza Marandi
The History and Evolution of the Integration of Medical Education into the Field of Healthcare Services (Healthcare Network) of the Islamic Republic of Iran
Strides in Development of Medical Education
integration
medical education
higher health education
social accountability
islamic republic of iran
health
health care network
health system
title The History and Evolution of the Integration of Medical Education into the Field of Healthcare Services (Healthcare Network) of the Islamic Republic of Iran
title_full The History and Evolution of the Integration of Medical Education into the Field of Healthcare Services (Healthcare Network) of the Islamic Republic of Iran
title_fullStr The History and Evolution of the Integration of Medical Education into the Field of Healthcare Services (Healthcare Network) of the Islamic Republic of Iran
title_full_unstemmed The History and Evolution of the Integration of Medical Education into the Field of Healthcare Services (Healthcare Network) of the Islamic Republic of Iran
title_short The History and Evolution of the Integration of Medical Education into the Field of Healthcare Services (Healthcare Network) of the Islamic Republic of Iran
title_sort history and evolution of the integration of medical education into the field of healthcare services healthcare network of the islamic republic of iran
topic integration
medical education
higher health education
social accountability
islamic republic of iran
health
health care network
health system
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