title: Medical education in the Sudan: its strengths and weaknesses.
abstract: The history of medical education in the Sudan is both long and interesting. It began in 1924 and has passed through several different phases and stages. Despite numerous difficulties and constraints along the way, vast experience has been gained and many achievements made, all of which have had positive impacts on the health system in the Sudan and the Region. This paper aims to share the experiences and lessons that have emerged from the journey of medical education in the Sudan, and explores the future need for continuing support and dialogue from international colleagues to maintain momentum.
authors.affiliation: University of Khartoum, Sudan. ahfahal@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Ahmed Hassan
authors.initials: AH
authors.lastname: Fahal
mesh_terms: D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000266:history / Q000639:trends; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000266:history* / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000639:trends; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D005180:Faculty, Medical / Q000592:standards* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D005260:Female; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D008297:Male; D010820:Physicians / Q000600:supply & distribution; D011365:Professional Practice Location / Q000639:trends; D019035:Rural Health Services; D012570:School Admission Criteria; D012577:Schools, Medical / Q000266:history* / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000639:trends; D013337:Students, Medical / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D013397:Sudan; D019037:Urban Health Services; D000078329:Workforce