COLUMN. After having the opportunity to review a rigorous examination system for medical students in Nepal, Henrik Sjövall concludes that we have a great deal to learn from our colleagues at the Patan Academy of Health Sciences. TEXT AND PHOTO: HENRIK SJÖVALL The Faculty Board for a new medical program at the Patan Academy of Health Sciences in Kathmandu wanted me to review their examination system. The program is fairly unique in…
Proposal to reform the medical training on the table
The Medical program should be extended by one term, and the requirement of the AT service should be discontinued. That is the main message of the investigator Stefan Lindgrens proposals to the Government announced today. The investigation also suggests that the requirements for medical degree are should be sharpened.