Quality Management in Medical Education between Theory and Application: Paradigm Shift or Falsification of Reality

Abstract

Quality management in medical education is not restricted to teaching and learning but also includes providing services to students. Many international, regional, and national organizations adopt global standards for quality improvement in medical schools. So, accreditation is considered an instrument to reach these global standards for continuous improvement in the performance of this medical institution. The accreditation process is usually representative, responsive, and appropriate to an institution accredited type depending on a peer review. It is carried out by accreditation organizations depending on specific criteria (national or regional or global standards). It is a certificate for proving the quality for a specific time and a guarantee for the graduate quality of medical schools that are acquiring a good reputation. However, the adoption of quality management in medical education is considered one of the contemporary challenges that are still faced many obstacles.