Undergraduate medical education in underdeveloped countries: The case of Pakistan

Medical Ethics in Undergraduate Medical Education in Pakistan: Towards a Curricular Change

“…Literacy levels are low, medicine is taught in English, and nearly all prescribed textbooks are in English and for the West. The systems of health care and medical education are not in line with the real needs of the community and of the country (Zaidi, 1987). This is still the problem with our medical education that we focus on what others do rather than developing our own curriculum in the light of local needs.…”

Medical Ethics in Undergraduate Medical Education in Pakistan: Towards a Curricular Change

“…Literacy levels are low, medicine is taught in English, and nearly all prescribed textbooks are in English and for the West. The systems of health care and medical education are not in line with the real needs of the community and of the country (Zaidi, 1987). This is still the problem with our medical education that we focus on what others do rather than developing our own curriculum in the light of local needs.…”

The global and domestic in policy: Impacts on medical education and migration

“…Traditional Indigenous knowledges were largely ignored, suppressed or appropriated. 13 As former colonies gained independence in the 1940s–60s, healthcare and education systems often remained intact, with continued support from western academic or philanthropic institutions.…”

The importance of Evolutionary Medicine in developing countries

“…Pakistan boasts many premier and globally recognized medical institutions with over 170 000 graduates in 2012 [ 70 ]. A large number of their medical graduates, however, migrate abroad for residency programs and further practice [ 71 ]. Additionally, the emphasis on training doctors has often eclipsed the training of health-care workers whom are required for healthcare promotion and prevention [ 70 ].…”

Medical Ethics in Undergraduate Medical Education in Pakistan: Towards a Curricular Change

“…Literacy levels are low, medicine is taught in English, and nearly all prescribed textbooks are in English and for the West. The systems of health care and medical education are not in line with the real needs of the community and of the country (Zaidi, 1987). This is still the problem with our medical education that we focus on what others do rather than developing our own curriculum in the light of local needs.…”

The global and domestic in policy: Impacts on medical education and migration

“…Traditional Indigenous knowledges were largely ignored, suppressed or appropriated. 13 As former colonies gained independence in the 1940s–60s, healthcare and education systems often remained intact, with continued support from western academic or philanthropic institutions.…”

The importance of Evolutionary Medicine in developing countries

“…Pakistan boasts many premier and globally recognized medical institutions with over 170 000 graduates in 2012 [ 70 ]. A large number of their medical graduates, however, migrate abroad for residency programs and further practice [ 71 ]. Additionally, the emphasis on training doctors has often eclipsed the training of health-care workers whom are required for healthcare promotion and prevention [ 70 ].…”

Medical Ethics in Undergraduate Medical Education in Pakistan: Towards a Curricular Change

“…Literacy levels are low, medicine is taught in English, and nearly all prescribed textbooks are in English and for the West. The systems of health care and medical education are not in line with the real needs of the community and of the country (Zaidi, 1987). This is still the problem with our medical education that we focus on what others do rather than developing our own curriculum in the light of local needs.…”

The global and domestic in policy: Impacts on medical education and migration

“…Traditional Indigenous knowledges were largely ignored, suppressed or appropriated. 13 As former colonies gained independence in the 1940s–60s, healthcare and education systems often remained intact, with continued support from western academic or philanthropic institutions.…”

The importance of Evolutionary Medicine in developing countries

“…Pakistan boasts many premier and globally recognized medical institutions with over 170 000 graduates in 2012 [ 70 ]. A large number of their medical graduates, however, migrate abroad for residency programs and further practice [ 71 ]. Additionally, the emphasis on training doctors has often eclipsed the training of health-care workers whom are required for healthcare promotion and prevention [ 70 ].…”