Abstract
– The purpose of this paper is to explore the challenges facing medical education system in Egypt particularly in the area of education quality. It builds upon several existing studies conducted in Egypt to make the case for improving education outcomes. Design/methodology/approach – Samples were drawn from existing studies conducted in Egypt by experts in the education field. Findings – Results suggest that there is a chance for improvement of the quality of medical education in Egypt with subsequent potential increase of graduates employability and direct impact on national and global healthcare. Conclusion – Strategies of reform are suggested.
Highlights
In Egypt, the medical sector of higher education includes five major specialties; medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing and physical medicine
– Results suggest that there is a chance for improvement of the quality of medical education in Egypt with subsequent potential increase of graduates employability and direct impact on national and global healthcare
The education of medicine system in Egypt is dominated by 22 medical schools: number of students 18000 Enrollment in higher education in Egypt is managed solely through the total score of the secondary school graduation examination and certificate – there are no interviews for prospective university candidates
Summary
– Results suggest that there is a chance for improvement of the quality of medical education in Egypt with subsequent potential increase of graduates employability and direct impact on national and global healthcare.
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