Medical education in the United States
[4] Issues in higher education in the U.S. have particular resonance in this context, with multiple analysts expressing concern about a physician shortage in the nation.
[26] Residents are both trainees and employees of the health system hosting the GME program,[27] and the amount of graduate medical education required for licensure as a physician who can practice independently varies by state.
[28] In July 2015, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education, the American Osteopathic Association, and the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine signed a memorandum of understanding to work toward a single accreditation system for residencies that would train MD and DO physicians.
[32] A fellowship is a formal, full-time training program that focuses on a particular area within the specialty, with requirements beyond the related residency.
Fellowships range in length from one to three years and are granted by application to the individual program or sub-specialty organizing board.
[36][37] Physicians can receive CME credit from a variety of activities, including attending live events, publishing peer-reviewed articles, and completing online courses.
The AAFP, AMA (in conjunction with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), and AOA determines the requirements for CME activities in their respective systems.
Medical institutions are placing importance on DEI efforts, including attracting and supporting minority students integrating competence training and advocating for diversity, among faculty and leaders.
These initiatives strive to establish a health care workforce that mirrors the patient communities it serves.
Medical institutions are placing importance on DEI efforts, including attracting and supporting students from historically minoritized communities, integrating competence training, and advocating for diversity among faculty and leaders.
[39] These initiatives strive to establish a health care workforce that mirrors the patient communities it serves.
[39] In June 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States struck down the use of affirmative action in college admissions, including medical school.
[41] This concept emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning, self-regulation, and adaptability, enabling health professionals to provide high-quality care in an ever-changing environment.
Health systems science has also been integrated into graduate medical education[45] and continuing professional development.
