WHO Directory of Medical Schools
WHO Directory of Medical Schools
The WHO Directory of Medical Schools is a comprehensive list of medical schools around the world. It was first published by the World Health Organization in 1953 and has been updated regularly since then. The directory provides information about the medical schools' names, locations, dates of establishment, and types of programs offered.
History[edit | edit source]
The WHO Directory of Medical Schools was first published in 1953. It was created to provide a comprehensive list of medical schools worldwide. The directory was updated regularly, with the last edition published in 2000. Since then, the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER) have taken over the responsibility of maintaining the directory.
Purpose[edit | edit source]
The main purpose of the WHO Directory of Medical Schools is to provide a comprehensive and reliable source of information about medical schools around the world. This information is useful for prospective students, medical professionals, and organizations involved in medical education and research.
Content[edit | edit source]
The WHO Directory of Medical Schools contains information about the name, location, date of establishment, and type of program offered by each medical school. It also includes information about the language of instruction, duration of the program, and the degree awarded upon completion.
Current Status[edit | edit source]
The last edition of the WHO Directory of Medical Schools was published in 2000. Since then, the responsibility of maintaining the directory has been taken over by the WFME and FAIMER. These organizations have created the World Directory of Medical Schools, which is an online resource that continues the work of the WHO Directory.
See Also[edit | edit source]
- World Health Organization
- World Federation for Medical Education
- Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research
- Medical school
- Medical education
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