Social Accountability of Medical Schools: Empowering the Future of Medical Education and Healthcare Systems...

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Mohamed Elhassan Abdalla Mohamed Hassan Taha

Social Accountability of Medical Schools

Empowering the Future of Medical Education and Healthcare Systems

Mohamed Elhassan Abdalla, Mohamed Hassan Taha, Charles Boelen

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Springer International Publishing AG
24 July 2025

Educational strategies & policy; Teaching of a specific subject; Medicine: general issues; Public health & preventive medicine

This book contributes to advancing social accountability in medical schools. By offering insights, case studies, and innovative approaches and strategies, the book inspires educators, administrators, and policymakers to understand the significance of social accountability and implement effective practices within their medical schools. Through a comprehensive exploration of diverse topics related to social accountability, the book fosters a collective effort towards nurturing socially responsible physicians and improving healthcare outcomes for communities worldwide.

This book comprehensively covers various dimensions of social accountability in medical education. It delves into the theoretical underpinnings of the concept, the evolution from community-based education to embracing social accountability, and the vital link between social accountability and medical school accreditation. The book also outlines a roadmap for health professions and education colleges to adopt social accountability principles. It presents inspiring case studies of successful social accountability initiatives from around the globe. Furthermore, it explores strategies for managing change and empowering leaders to foster socially accountable schools, employing tools such as appreciative inquiry to catalyze progress. Chapters on curriculum development, innovative teaching methods, and student assessment shed light on integrating social accountability into the educational process. The book also addresses the faculty's role in promoting social accountability and examines the global perspectives and challenges in advancing social accountability internationally. In summary, the book's scope encompasses a comprehensive examination of social accountability in medical schools, providing valuable insights and practical guidance for educators to create socially responsible learning environments and produce future physicians responsive to their communities' healthcare needs.

Edited by: Mohamed Elhassan Abdalla, Mohamed Hassan Taha, Charles Boelen
Imprint: Springer International Publishing AG
Country of Publication: Switzerland
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 155mm,
ISBN: 9783031944345
ISBN 10: 3031944348
Pages: 322
Publication Date: 24 July 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Mohamed Elhassan Abdalla, MBBS, MSc, PhD, FAcadMEd, Mohamed Elhassan Abdalla, MBBS, MSc, PhD, FAcadMEd, is an international leader and recognised researcher in health professions education and social accountability. He received the 2024 Charles Boelen International Award on Social Accountability. He serves on global advisory boards, influencing policy and advancing medical education worldwide. Mohamed Hassan Taha, MBBS, PhD, FAcadMEd, FAMEE, Mohamed Hassan Taha, MBBS, PhD, FAcadMEd, FAMEE, is a global leader, scholar and expert in social accountability, led programs and initiatives integrating medical education and healthcare systems regionally and globally, aiming at advancing education to enhance population health and strengthen health systems. He is a member of prominent international organizations. Charles Boelen, MD Charles Boelen worked at the World Health Organization for thirty years, developing initiatives to improve social relevance in health systems. He authored key WHO documents including Defining and Measuring the Social Accountability of Medical Schools, the Five-Star Doctor model, and Towards Unity for Health. He co-chaired the Global Consensus on Social Accountability of Medical Schools (2010) and is renowned as the guru of social accountability.