The Evolving Role of the Medical Profession and Medical Graduates

Mohamed Hassan Taha; Wail Nuri Osman Mukhtar; Robyn Preston

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-94435-2_2

The Evolving Role of the Medical Profession and Medical Graduates

Mohamed Hassan Taha
, Wail Nuri Osman Mukhtar
, Robyn Preston

University of Sharjah

University of Gezira
Central Queensland University

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Chapter Summary This chapter examines the transformative evolution of the medical profession, emphasizing the pivotal role of physicians who trained in socially accountable medical schools in modern healthcare. Beyond clinical expertise, these professionals address social determinants of health, advocate for health equity, and drive systemic improvements through interdisciplinary collaboration, patient advocacy, and ethical technological integration. Highlighting frameworks like the WHO’s “Five-Star Doctor” and global competency models, the chapter underscores the essential competencies required to meet rising societal expectations. It advocates for embedding social accountability (SA) into the work of medical schools, ensuring graduates are equipped to navigate complex healthcare systems, promote equity, and lead positive change in their communities.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Social Accountability of Medical Schools
Subtitle of host publication	Empowering the Future of Medical Education and Healthcare Systems
Publisher	Springer Science+Business Media
Pages	17-29
Number of pages	13
ISBN (Electronic)	9783031944352
ISBN (Print)	9783031944345
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-94435-2_2
State	Published - 1 Jan 2025

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Social Accountability of Medical Schools: Empowering the Future of Medical Education and Healthcare Systems. Springer Science+Business Media, 2025. p. 17-29.

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