Flexner Report
Flexner Report
The Flexner Report is a book-length study of medical education in the United States and Canada, written by Abraham Flexner and published in 1910 under the aegis of the Carnegie Foundation. Many aspects of the present-day American medical profession stem from the Flexner Report and its aftermath.
Pronunciation
Flexner Report: /ˈflɛksnər rɪˈpɔːrt/
Etymology
The term "Flexner Report" is named after Abraham Flexner, an American educator, who is best known for his role in the 20th century reform of medical and higher education in the United States and Canada.
Definition
The Flexner Report is a study of medical education in the United States and Canada, which led to far-reaching reform of the medical education system in those countries. It emphasized the importance of teaching medicine in a scientific way and led to the standardization of medical education.
Related Terms
- Medical Education: The education related to the practice of being a medical practitioner, either the initial training to become a physician or further training thereafter.
- Abraham Flexner: An American educator, best known for his role in the 20th century reform of medical and higher education in the United States and Canada.
- Carnegie Foundation: An American foundation established by Andrew Carnegie in 1905 for the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding among the people of the United States.
- Medical Reform: Changes made to the medical system to improve its efficiency, effectiveness, and/or accessibility.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Flexner Report
- Wikipedia's article - Flexner Report
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