German MedicalTeachingNetwork (MDN) implementing national standards for teacher training

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Faculty Development
• Quality Assurance

Background:

• Increasing demand for professionalism and quality assurance in higher medical education.
• Challenges in cross-institutional acceptance of individual teacher certificates hinder professional mobility.
• Availability of diverse teacher training programs for medical staff in Germany.

Purpose of the Study:

• Develop a national framework for medical faculty development programs.
• Promote standardized faculty development across institutions.
• Enhance the professionalization of medical teaching.

Main Methods:

• Establishment of the national MedicalTeacherNetwork (MDN).
• Development of nationally concerted standards for faculty development.
• Implementation of an agreed-upon quality control process across Germany.

Main Results:

• The MedicalTeacherNetwork (MDN) was established by German medical faculties.
• Nationally recognized standards for faculty development and quality control were created.
• Medical teachers benefit from portable credentials within the MDN system.

Conclusions:

• The report details the establishment of the MDN and national faculty development program in Germany.
• Success factors, strengths, and limitations are discussed.
• The MDN concept can be transferred to other countries for similar initiatives.