Medical education in Bangladesh.
Bangladesh shares many socio-cultural, financial, and health issues typical of developing countries. Despite some encouraging developments in health measures at grass-roots level, medical education in Bangladesh faces many challenges. This article provides a snapshot of the current situation of undergraduate and post-graduate medical education with particular emphasis on pedagogical issues, highlighting challenges faced and suggesting an immediate five-point action plan.
Amin
Zubair
Z
National University of Singapore, Singapore.
Merrylees
Neil
N
Hanif
Abdul
A
Talukder
Md Humayun Kabir
MH
D001459:Bangladesh; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D000078329:Workforce