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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Healthcare Policy
  • Professional Licensure

Background:

  • Sweden has implemented a new 6-year undergraduate medical degree program.
  • This program leads directly to medical licensure.
  • It is followed by a mandatory 12-month introduction to practice for certified doctors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the structure and objectives of the new Swedish medical education and training pathway.
  • To highlight the focus on internationally harmonized learning outcomes.
  • To detail the assessment methods for both undergraduate and postgraduate training.

Main Methods:

  • The undergraduate medical curriculum is internationally harmonized, focusing on 23 learning outcomes.
  • Key competencies include professional skills, critical thinking, teamwork, and health promotion.
  • A 12-month supervised introduction to clinical practice follows licensure, including formative assessments.

Main Results:

  • All 23 undergraduate learning outcomes must be documented for MD degree conferral.
  • The 12-month introduction is mandatory for all licensed doctors, irrespective of their training country.
  • Formative assessments of 10 learning outcomes occur during the introductory clinical service.

Conclusions:

  • The new medical education and introduction program aims to equip doctors with essential competencies for Swedish and international healthcare.
  • Successful completion qualifies doctors for specialist training.
  • This reform standardizes medical training and ensures readiness for practice.