title: Incorporating educational institutions into a unified model of health human resources.
abstract: This commentary discusses Tzountzouris and Gilbert's article on issues related to emerging health human resources (HHR) requirements and the role of educational institutions in anticipating and meeting them. It is apparent that educational institutions are influenced by and, in turn, influence a number of elements of HHR. They therefore have a unique role in responding to emerging HHR needs, from assessing the needs to evaluating responses. While this commentary shares the general idea presented by the authors of the lead paper, it outlines some of the issues that should be taken into consideration in formulating these roles.
authors.affiliation: Clinical and Health Informatics Research Group, McGill University.
authors.forename: Masoumeh
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Izadi
authors.forename: Dale
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Dauphinee
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Buckeridge
authors.forename: Robyn
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tamblyn
mesh_terms: D002170:Canada; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D006280:Health Workforce / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007373:Interinstitutional Relations; D020380:Needs Assessment; D011787:Quality of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D012576:Schools, Health Occupations / Q000458:organization & administration*