International Medical Education Directory
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The International Medical Education Directory (IMED) is a public database of worldwide medical schools. The IMED is published as a joint collaboration of the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
(ECFMG) and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research
(FAIMER). The IMED along with the AVICENNA Directory for medicine are the primary medical school databases used by medical regulators.
Medical schools listed in the IMED have been recognized by their local governments as institutions authorized to confer a medical degree upon their graduates. Government recognition of medical schools is generally granted by a local Ministry of Health
, Ministry of Education
, or medical board. This recognition does not imply accreditation
, which is a measure of the quality of education. FAIMER publishes a separate database of accrediting organizations called the Directory of Organizations that Recognize/Accredit Medical Schools (DORA).
Attending a school listed in the IMED is a requirement for eligibility for the USMLE.
Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
Through its program of certification, the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates assesses the readiness of international medical graduates to enter residency or fellowship programs in the United States that are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education...
(ECFMG) and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research
Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research
The is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to "support the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates as it promotes international health professions education through programmatic and research activities." These activities include:*Creating Educational Opportunities for Health...
(FAIMER). The IMED along with the AVICENNA Directory for medicine are the primary medical school databases used by medical regulators.
Medical schools listed in the IMED have been recognized by their local governments as institutions authorized to confer a medical degree upon their graduates. Government recognition of medical schools is generally granted by a local Ministry of Health
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Health may refer to:*Ministry of Health *Ministry of Health *Ministry of Health *Ministry of Health...
, Ministry of Education
Ministry of Education
Several countries have government departments named the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Public Education. The first such ministry ever is considered to be the Commission of National Education Several countries have government departments named the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of...
, or medical board. This recognition does not imply accreditation
Educational accreditation
Educational accreditation is a type of quality assurance process under which services and operations of educational institutions or programs are evaluated by an external body to determine if applicable standards are met...
, which is a measure of the quality of education. FAIMER publishes a separate database of accrediting organizations called the Directory of Organizations that Recognize/Accredit Medical Schools (DORA).
Attending a school listed in the IMED is a requirement for eligibility for the USMLE.
See also
- List of medical schools
- AVICENNA Directory for medicine