Medical education research and engagement
The ultimate goal of medical education research is to continuously improve medical education to enhance health professionals' capabilities to better the health of individuals and populations.
Areas of interest
The AO EI conducts studies mainly focusing on the AO framework of quality education.
Competencies
Competency-based education and curriculum
Faculty development
Evaluation and assessment
Resources
Our engagement
The AO works together with other organizations to promote medical education research, share best practices, and continuously improve medical education.
Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE)
AMEE promotes international excellence in education in healthcare professions across the continuum of undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing education.
AO active members:
- Michael Cunningham
- Jane Wiedler
- Kokeb Andenmatten
- Sandipan Chatterjee
- Monica Ghidinelli
- Kate de Boer
Activities:
- Participants in the AMEE Surgery Track Steering Committee
- Contribute to pre-conference workshops, presentations, symposia, and posters since 2011
Alliance for Continuing Education in the Health Professions
The Alliance's mission is to promote best practices in continuing professional development by empowering the community of health education professionals.
AO active members:
- Jane Wiedler
- Monica Ghidinelli
Activities:
- Contributing to workshops, presentations, and posters since 2011
Global Alliance for Medical Education (GAME)
GAME is the global leader in facilitating best practices and collaboration in life-long learning translation into improved healthcare.
AO active members:
- Jane Wiedler
- Monica Ghidinelli
Activities:
- Chair of Meetings/Education Committee
- Contributing to workshops and presentations since 2010
The Good CME Practice Group: gCMEp
The gCMEp mission is to promote professionalism within the European CME provider community. gCMEp aims to enhance the competence of CME providers to deliver high-quality, independent education for healthcare professionals with the ultimate aim of improving health outcomes.
AO active members:
- Monica Ghidinelli
Activities:
- Contributing to workshops, presentations, and webinars since 2015
Contact
Monica Ghidinelli
Manager Education Research, Accreditation & Partnerships