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Flexner Report

The Flexner Report is a book-length study of medical education in the United States and Canada, written by Abraham Flexner and published in 1910 under the aegis of the Carnegie Foundation. Many aspects of the present-day American medical profession stem from the Flexner Report and its aftermath.

Background

The report led to the closure of many non-scientific medical schools, which were not able to meet the increased demands of the report's recommended curriculum. This led to a shift in the medical community, with a greater emphasis on scientific research and a lesser emphasis on apprenticeship-style learning.

Impact

The Flexner Report had a significant impact on the field of medical education, leading to the implementation of higher standards for medical schools and the promotion of medical research. It also led to a decrease in the number of medical schools and a decrease in the number of medical students.

Criticism

While the Flexner Report led to significant improvements in the field of medical education, it has also been criticized for its role in the closure of many medical schools, particularly those serving minority populations. This has led to a lack of diversity in the medical profession, which continues to be a problem today.

See also

• Medical education
• Medical school
• Abraham Flexner

External links

• Carnegie Foundation

Flexner Resources
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