Inform, conform, reform and do not deform: A four axons′ framework for the Hellenic academic institutions facing the Greek crisis challenge

Reaching the limits of reform: medical education and the Hellenic academic institutions facing the euro-crisis

“…[ 1 2 ] We have recently suggested a four-axons’ systematic action framework that we regard as essential to be set forward by the Hellenic scientific community and the Greek government in order to eliminate the adverse effects that the established recession and funding-deprivation have exerted upon the Hellenic academic institutions’ function. [ 3 ] Summarizing, this framework would ideally: (i) encourage the extroversion towards the international scientific community, (ii) enforce the compliance of the current academic practices with successful international administrative, teaching, and research ones, (iii) adopt extensive structural changes and innovative practices, as well as (iv) maintain the high standard of its excellence centers and prioritize the dedication of the country's academic institutions to provide high-quality academic education. [ 3 ]…”

“…[ 3 ] Summarizing, this framework would ideally: (i) encourage the extroversion towards the international scientific community, (ii) enforce the compliance of the current academic practices with successful international administrative, teaching, and research ones, (iii) adopt extensive structural changes and innovative practices, as well as (iv) maintain the high standard of its excellence centers and prioritize the dedication of the country's academic institutions to provide high-quality academic education. [ 3 ]…”