Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Credentialing for international fellowships.

R I Burton1

  • 1Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, NY 14642.

Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
|August 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Certificate of added qualifications in hand surgery: history, status, and future.

Techniques in hand & upper extremity surgery·2006
Same author

Nerve entrapments of the upper extremity: A surgical perspective.

Neurologic clinics·1999
Same author

Arthroplasty of the basal joint of the thumb. Long-term follow-up after ligament reconstruction with tendon interposition.

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume·1995
Same author

Long-term results following proximal row carpectomy.

The Journal of hand surgery·1994
Same author

Comparative effects of growth factors on fibroblasts of Dupuytren's tissue and normal palmar fascia.

The Journal of hand surgery·1994
Same author

Outcome assessment following limited wrist fusion: objective wrist scoring versus patient satisfaction.

Contemporary orthopaedics·1994
Same journal

Impact Microindentation Evaluates Bone Strength, Bone Quality, and Fracture Susceptibility Across Skeletal Sites: A Cadaver Study.

Clinical orthopaedics and related research·2026
Same journal

What Is the Effect of Robot Reduction in Displaced Pelvic Fractures? A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial.

Clinical orthopaedics and related research·2026
Same journal

CORR Insights®: Acute or Delayed TKA for Tibial Plateau Fracture? An Observational Study From the Swedish Arthroplasty Register.

Clinical orthopaedics and related research·2026
Same journal

Reply to the Letter to the Editor: Guest Editorial: Recalling a Recall.

Clinical orthopaedics and related research·2026
Same journal

Radial Head Fractures Cluster in the Anterolateral and Anteromedial Quadrants and Do Not Correlate With Coronoid Fracture Types.

Clinical orthopaedics and related research·2026
Same journal

Reduced Cerebellar Activation With Eyes Closed Is Associated With Delayed Peroneal Reaction Time in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability.

Clinical orthopaedics and related research·2026
See all related articles

Developing international medical certification requires overcoming barriers. Fellowships should focus on improving healthcare in the home country, moving towards objective, standardized global certification processes.

Area of Science:

  • Medical education
  • International healthcare policy

Background:

  • Economic, social, and language barriers are softening, presenting opportunities for international cooperation.
  • Current medical certification models are often country-specific and autocratic, lacking objective standards.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential for developing international medical certification models.
  • To advocate for a shift from subjective, chair-approved certification to objective, board-based examinations.
  • To encourage global collaboration for standardized medical education and practice.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of existing barriers to international medical certification.
  • Discussion of the role of international fellowships in healthcare improvement.
  • Proposal for dialogue between international medical boards to define core knowledge and standardize examinations.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • International cooperation can facilitate the development of common certification models.
  • International fellowships should prioritize returning fellows to their home countries for healthcare improvement.
  • Objective examination by impartial boards is crucial for valid certification.

Conclusions:

  • While a fully international certifying process is not immediately feasible, gradual progress towards common goals is essential.
  • Encouraging dialogue and collaboration between national medical boards can lead to standardized core knowledge and examination reciprocity.
  • The ultimate aim is a globally recognized standard for medical professionals, enhancing healthcare delivery worldwide.