Introduction to and inspiration from international research on the standard of physician competence

Abstract

Medical institutes in the United States,the United Kingdom and Canada have systematically explored and published standard of physician competence,such as ACGME six-critical-components,GMC good medical practice and CanMEDS,which has led to changes in the content,item format and clinical skill test of foreign medical incensing exam.Foreign research inspires Chinese counterparts to study and develop the Chinese standard of physician competence so as to continuously enhance the medical licensing exam. Key words: Standard of physician competence; Medical licensing exam; Changes; Inspiration