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The Fassa Project-A Medical School without Walls.

¹Chairman, Department of Medical Education, Pahlavi University School of Medicine, Shiraz, Iran.

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|February 4, 2014

Summary

The Fassa project in Iran trains health personnel using community-oriented, problem-based learning. Early results show students respond eagerly and capably to this innovative educational approach.

Area of Science:

Health Professions Education
Medical Training Innovation
Public Health Workforce Development

Background:

Iran's healthcare system faces strain due to health worker shortages, maldistribution, and public dissatisfaction with care quality.
Importing foreign doctors has not alleviated the pressure on the healthcare delivery system.
Heightened public expectations exacerbate the challenges in healthcare access and quality.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe the planning and implementation of the Fassa project, an initiative to address health needs in Iran.
To introduce an innovative educational model for training medical and other health personnel.
To evaluate the initial impact of the Fassa project on student engagement and capability.

Main Methods:

The Fassa project adopted a philosophy of community orientation, problem-based learning, and student-centered curriculum.

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Innovations were implemented in the selection and training of both staff and students.

The project commenced with its first student intake in April 1978.

Main Results:

Early outcomes suggest that students, regardless of prior educational background or learning styles, demonstrate eagerness and capability.
The problem-based learning approach appears to foster active and effective student participation.
The Fassa project's innovative methods show promise in enhancing health personnel training.

Conclusions:

The Fassa project's community-oriented, problem-based learning model is a promising approach to health workforce development in Iran.
Innovative student and staff selection and training methods can yield positive early results.
The project demonstrates the potential for educational reform to address healthcare system challenges.