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. 2013 Aug;35(8):621-7.
doi: 10.3109/0142159X.2013.789495. Epub 2013 Apr 30.

Medical education: changes and perspectives

Qin Zhang  1 , Liming Lee, Larry D Gruppen, Denian Ba
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Medical education: changes and perspectives

Qin Zhang et al. Med Teach. 2013 Aug.

Abstract

As medical education undergoes significant internationalization, it is important for the medical education community to understand how different countries structure and provide medical education. This article highlights the current landscape of medical education in China, particularly the changes that have taken place in recent years. It also examines policies and offers suggestions about future strategies for medical education in China. Although many of these changes reflect international trends, Chinese medical education has seen unique transformations that reflect its particular culture and history.

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Varying ways to enter the medical profession in China.
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