Impact of the Flexner's report on health professional education

Abstract

Flexner's report on health professional education, also known as the Flexner Report, was published in 1910. It was a landmark document that revolutionized medical education in the United States and influenced healthcare education globally. The report was written by Abraham Flexner, who was commissioned by the Carnegie Foundation, and its objective was to assess the quality and standards of medical schools in the U.S. and Canada. Flexner visited 155 medical schools and evaluated them based on certain criteria such as faculty qualifications, curriculum, facilities, and research output. The Flexner Report was instrumental in improving the quality of health professional education and establishing the notion that physicians should receive comprehensive scientific education and clinical training. Its legacy continues to this day, as the principles and standards introduced by the report still guide modern medical education.