It is wonderful to see such innovation in undergraduate teaching.
International health issues have been a neglected area in traditional
medical curricula and one hopes that the situation changes over time. The
introduction of an intercalated degree in international health is a sound
first step.
Where does that leave postgraduate education in international health? An
international health perspective should be an essential part of the
training received by doctors in all specialities and one would hope that
PG training will reflect this. If one chooses to develop a career in
international health there should be clear paths that one could take. All
too often in the current situation one is forced to create 'a path' of
ones own with little structure and little guidance. I look forward to more
opportunities and more guidance for postgraduate training in international
health from all the Royal Colleges.
Rapid Response:
Post graduate international health teaching?
It is wonderful to see such innovation in undergraduate teaching.
International health issues have been a neglected area in traditional
medical curricula and one hopes that the situation changes over time. The
introduction of an intercalated degree in international health is a sound
first step.
Where does that leave postgraduate education in international health? An
international health perspective should be an essential part of the
training received by doctors in all specialities and one would hope that
PG training will reflect this. If one chooses to develop a career in
international health there should be clear paths that one could take. All
too often in the current situation one is forced to create 'a path' of
ones own with little structure and little guidance. I look forward to more
opportunities and more guidance for postgraduate training in international
health from all the Royal Colleges.
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