This chapter explores how medical education must evolve to meet the complex challenges of the twenty-first century. It begins by examining the historical development of medical education, identifying limitations in traditional approaches, and emphasizing the growing importance of Social Accountability (SA). SA is presented as a transformative framework for aligning medical education with the health needs of communities, particularly underserved and marginalized populations. The chapter transitions from challenges to solutions, showcasing how SA principles can revolutionize medical curricula and admissions processes. Key themes include primary care, competency-based medical education (CBME), resilience and wellness, and global health. Case studies highlight successful models of socially accountable medical education in diverse contexts, providing practical insights for implementation. This chapter acts as a reflective and forward-looking guide, assessing the current state of medical education while proposing a reimagined framework that integrates SA to produce physicians equipped to serve communities with empathy, equity, and accountability.

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The Role of Social Accountability in Re-envisioning Medical Education for the Twenty-First Century

  • Amy Clithero,
  • Marlene P. Ballejos,
  • Erin Bouquin,
  • Natasha Dark,
  • Anthony Fleg,
  • Hannah Herring,
  • Pearl Huynh,
  • Debra Klamen,
  • Tom Limanovich,
  • Samantha Longley,
  • Kristin Markle,
  • Tom Markle,
  • Sarah Nickolich,
  • Natalie Reid,
  • Heidi Honegger Rogers,
  • Arindam Sarkar,
  • Kevin M. Schroeder,
  • Sookyun Suh,
  • Melissa Torbey,
  • William Ventres,
  • Lindsey Yelton,
  • Tegan Whitney,
  • Arthur Kaufman

摘要

This chapter explores how medical education must evolve to meet the complex challenges of the twenty-first century. It begins by examining the historical development of medical education, identifying limitations in traditional approaches, and emphasizing the growing importance of Social Accountability (SA). SA is presented as a transformative framework for aligning medical education with the health needs of communities, particularly underserved and marginalized populations. The chapter transitions from challenges to solutions, showcasing how SA principles can revolutionize medical curricula and admissions processes. Key themes include primary care, competency-based medical education (CBME), resilience and wellness, and global health. Case studies highlight successful models of socially accountable medical education in diverse contexts, providing practical insights for implementation. This chapter acts as a reflective and forward-looking guide, assessing the current state of medical education while proposing a reimagined framework that integrates SA to produce physicians equipped to serve communities with empathy, equity, and accountability.