Medical education

Medical education encompasses both the foundational training required to become a physician and the ongoing education that is necessary to remain competent in one's field.

The quality of medical education and training differs widely from one country to another. Medical education is a dynamic field for pedagogical inquiry, and several approaches of instruction have been tried.

Education of medical professionals at all stages of their careers, from pre-med through residency to post-graduate study and beyond, falls under the umbrella of "medical education," an academic discipline in its own right. It is necessary to complete entrustable professional activities and other similar prerequisites before going on to the next level of medical school.