Heck J E, Wedemeyer D
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, USA.
Fam Med. 1995 Nov-Dec;27(10):636-40.
Approximately 2,500 of all 1992 US medical school graduates took part in international health elective experiences as medical students. This study describes the international health courses offered by US medical schools to prepare students for their electives and compares the current course offerings to those available in 1990.
A mail survey of all 4-year US medical school deans was conducted. The survey requested information about key areas of international health education.
Between 1990 and 1992, the number of international health courses offered increased 35%, and the number of students enrolled in these courses increased 58%. Most of the increases occurred in courses organized during the preclinical curriculum years of medical school. Most financial support for programs is from institutional sources, rather than from external funding.
Nationally, medical schools are increasing levels of formal training for students preparing for overseas health care experiences. Family medicine remains a leading academic department in the development and administration of international health courses. International health programs must receive strong institutional support to remain active and responsive to student needs.
在1992年美国所有医学院毕业生中，约有2500人在医学院学习期间参加了国际健康选修课程。本研究描述了美国医学院为学生的选修课所开设的国际健康课程，并将当前的课程设置与1990年的进行比较。
对美国所有四年制医学院院长进行了邮件调查。该调查要求提供有关国际健康教育关键领域的信息。
1990年至1992年间，开设的国际健康课程数量增加了35%，参加这些课程的学生人数增加了58%。大部分增长发生在医学院临床前课程阶段所组织的课程中。项目的大部分资金支持来自院校内部，而非外部资助。
在全国范围内，医学院正在提高对准备参与海外医疗保健经历的学生的正规培训水平。家庭医学在国际健康课程的开发和管理方面仍然是领先的学术部门。国际健康项目必须获得强大的院校支持，才能保持活力并满足学生需求。
