Twelve Tips for Establishing an Effective Quality Assurance System for Medical Schools

Noushin  Kohan; Soleiman  Ahmady; Yadolah  Zarezadeh; Seyed Ahmad Ahmadi  Teymourlouy

doi:10.18502/acta.v62i3.17111

Noushin Kohan Department of Medical Education, Smart University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Soleiman Ahmady School of Medical Education and Learning Technology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Yadolah Zarezadeh Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Research Institute for Health Development, Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences, Sanandaj, Iran
Seyed Ahmad Ahmadi Teymourlouy Department of Health Service Management, School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/acta.v62i3.17111

Keywords: Medical education; Quality assurance systems; Quality improvement with constructive criticism

Abstract

Quality standards must be established and continually improved through innovations and regular monitoring in medical educational institutions. In addition, medical education must be supported by a quality culture, as well as quality assurance systems. Assuring quality in medical education institutions is a serious concern for policymakers. A major problem is that the quality assurance system is not fully implemented locally, and the institutes lack a robust and comprehensive quality assurance system that can function effectively. These 12 tips provide guidance to medical schools involved in the installation of quality assurance systems. Using these tips will allow medical schools to ensure their quality assurance system reflects their overall mission and goals.