Establishing new medical schools in diverse contexts: A novel conceptual framework for success.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Establishing a new medical school is a significant venture involving many complex political, social, economic, educational, and organisational considerations. The published literature on the process of establishing a new medical school is, however, under-developed with minimal empirical research and no explicit reference to theory. This research sought to address these gaps and establish an empirical and theoretical evidence-base for the process of new medical school establishment in diverse contexts, particularly medically under-served areas.

Methods

A Critical Realist Multiple Case Study was undertaken to examine the establishment of new medical schools across three continents. Data were collected between 2016 and 2018 through observational data gathered on site

SUBMITTER: Kirubakaran S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11662295 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature