A Conceptual Framework for Integrating Clinical Education and Global Health Practice in Medical Training Programs

@article{1710877,
      author = {Glory Iyanuoluwa Olatunji, Opeoluwa Oluwanifemi Ajayi, Funmi Eko Ezeh},
      title = {A Conceptual Framework for Integrating Clinical Education and Global Health Practice in Medical Training Programs},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2019},
      volume = {2},
      number = {10},
      pages = {526-539},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1710877.pdf},
      abstract = {Medical education in the 21st century faces the urgent task of adapting to a rapidly globalizing world. While clinical education traditionally centers on local healthcare systems, the growing interconnectedness of global health demands a paradigm shift. This paper presents a literature-based conceptual framework for integrating clinical education with global health practice in medical training programs. Through a critical review of scholarly work on medical curricula, global health competencies, and international rotations, the paper identifies key domains essential for preparing globally competent physicians. These include cross-cultural clinical skills, ethical engagement, longitudinal mentorship, and sustainability in global partnerships. The proposed framework emphasizes the need for institutional reform, curricular alignment, and ethically grounded, reciprocal international collaborations. By bridging classroom learning with real-world global health challenges, the framework supports transformative educational experiences that can ultimately contribute to improved global healthcare equity.},
      keywords = {Medical Education, Global Health Integration, Clinical Training, International Rotations, Curriculum Development, Healthcare Disparities},
      month = {April},
  }