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Title:
An international physician education program to support the recent introduction of family medicine
in Egypt
Author:
Lie, Desiree A
Boker, John R
Lenahan, Patricia M
Dow, Emily
Scherger, Joseph E
Publication Date:
11-01-2004
Series:
UC Irvine Previously Published Works
Permalink:
http://escholarship.org/uc/item/64w4177k
Additional Info:
Reprinted with permission from the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, www.stfm.org
Keywords:
International Faculty Development, Medical Education
Abstract:
Background and Objectives: There are few reports of systematic international physician
development programs to create family medicine as a new specialty in a developing nation. This
paper describes the process and outcomes of a large-scale effort to initiate new family medicine
training through the Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population (MOHP) using a 12-week USbased
program at the University of California, Irvine (UCI). Methods: Generalist physicians (n=134)
with I year of internship training, currently working under the MORP in Egypt, were competitively
selected to participate in a training program at UCI between 1998 and 2002. Participants were
assessed before, during, and after the program using multiple measures of competencies in
family medicine topics, practice, and teaching. Aggregate participant data, post-program quality
surveys, and follow-up surveys of the program influence on practice behaviors comprised the main
measures used for program evaluation. Results: Participants showed improvement in knowledge
and skills for family medicine practice and teaching for topics covered in the program. After
returning to Egypt, 98% reported continued use of their newly acquired skills and knowledge.
Participants reported that the program advanced their careers, they taught family medicine to
other physicians, and they were likely to pursue certification under a newly established Family
Medicine Board of Egypt. Self-reported practice in family medicine increased to 69% after the
program versus 16% before. Conclusions: Overseas training programs are a viable method of
introducing family medicine as a new clinical specialty. Ingredients for successful implementation
and barriers are discussed.
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