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Social Accountable Medical Education: A concept analysis
Mohammadreza Abdolmaleki1, Shahram Yazdani1, Sedigheh Momeni1
1School of Medical Education, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism
|August 2, 2017
Summary
This study provides a clear definition of social accountable medical education, essential for evaluating and improving medical training programs globally. It clarifies the concept
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Public Health
- Healthcare Systems
Background:
- The concept of social accountable medical education is globally prevalent, with diverse interpretations.
- A growing body of literature necessitates a clear conceptual analysis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the concept of social accountable medical education.
- To establish a clear, analytical definition for consistent application and evaluation.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a modified McKenna's approach for concept analysis.
- Identified concept components, structures, and boundary concepts through literature review.
Main Results:
- Obtained components to define social accountability in medical education.
- Developed an analytical definition and presented a model case with related and contrary concepts.
Conclusions:
- The detailed analytical definition of social accountable medical education is established.
- This definition can guide future research and the evaluation of medical education systems.
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