Medical Education in Islamic Countries: A Proposal for the Future

Authors

  • Kaj O Werneman King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
  • Joan M Werneman King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5915/18-3_4-12804

Keywords:

Medical Education, Islamic Values, Program Development

Abstract

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5915/18-3_4-12804

Medical school programs in Islamic countries are usually "imports" from the Western world without adequate adaption to the Muslim society. This article is meant lo show a way to deal with this dilemma. An emphasis is placed on program development integrating lslmaic principles and basic medical education.

Author Biographies

Kaj O Werneman, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

M.D.

Joan M Werneman, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

CCRN, Ed.D.

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Published

1986-07-01

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Guest Editorials