[A revolution led by ideas: the analysis of the Flexner medical educational revolution in America]

Abstract

The medical education of America gradually became one of the models of the advanced medical education throughout the world in the beginning of 20th century. The medical educational revolution in America led by the report of Flexner was an important foundation for the successful development of medical education in America. The occurrence of the Flexner Revolution was closely connected with the transformation of medical concepts and educational ideas which were led by the revolution in various social factors. So we can say that the Flexner Revolution was led by ideas.