National Health Policy Forum

Background Paper

No. 73
Date: FEBRUARY 17, 2010
Title:
The Medical Education of Physicians PDF Doc.
Author: Jonathan Saxton, Consultant
Summary: This background paper provides a descriptive overview of the process of education, licensing, certification, and continuing education involved in becoming and continuing to practice as a physician.
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See also a related Forum publication: "Physician Assessment: Measuring Competence and Performance" (Background Paper No. 74, May 11, 2010).