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Editorial
. 2022 May;19(2):29-30.
doi: 10.1192/bji.2022.4.

Spotlights on education and training in psychiatry: an international perspective

Hussien Elkholy  1
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Editorial

Spotlights on education and training in psychiatry: an international perspective

Hussien Elkholy. BJPsych Int. 2022 May.

Abstract

Training and education must be frequently reviewed and developed to match the pace of rapid advances in psychiatry, preparing current and future psychiatrists to cope with the increasing amount of knowledge and skill required. In this, there is a need to ensure that training delivered internationally meets a common standard. This is essential not only to provide equivalent quality of care worldwide, but also to eliminate one of the obstacles faced by international medical graduates working abroad. Having the basic skills to publish work and viewpoints is essential in this era of rapid development and technological advancement to ensure sharing of knowledge and expertise.

Keywords: Education and training; international medical graduates; low- and middle-income countries; psychiatry; research and publishing.

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Conflict of interest statement

H.E. is a member of the BJPsych International editorial board and did not take part in the review or decision-making process of this paper.

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