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Towards a continuing quality improvement culture through the WFME recognition programme.
Tamara Lansdowne1, Geneviève Moineau1, Jana Cohlová1
1WFME, London, UK.
Medical Teacher
|January 7, 2026
Summary
The World Federation for Medical Education Recognition Programme significantly benefits accreditation agencies by enhancing quality and credibility. This fosters a culture of continuous quality improvement in medical education globally.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Accreditation Quality
- Global Health Standards
Background:
- The World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) established the Recognition Programme (RP) to elevate global medical education standards.
- Accreditation agencies play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of medical training worldwide.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of WFME Recognition Programme (RP) on accreditation agencies.
- To gather perspectives from WFME-recognized accreditation agencies on the program's influence.
Main Methods:
- A survey with open-ended questions was distributed to all WFME-recognized accrediting agencies.
- Data was collected from July to August 2024, followed by open coding and thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- 35 out of 45 agencies responded, reporting enhanced accreditation quality and credibility.
- Agencies noted challenges related to local context integration and resource demands.
- Early indicators suggest improvements in medical education quality attributed to WFME recognition.
Conclusions:
- WFME recognition offers substantial benefits to accreditation agencies, boosting their quality and credibility.
- The program promotes a culture of continuing quality improvement (CQI) within agencies and medical schools.
- This study provides the first insights into the impact of the WFME RP.
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