Online nutrition and T2DM continuing medical education course launched on state-level medical association

Advances in Medical Education and Practice ◽

10.2147/amep.s138278 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol Volume 8 ◽

pp. 413-418 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Kristen Hicks ◽

Peter Murano

Keyword(s):

Medical Education ◽

Medical Association ◽

Continuing Medical Education ◽

State Level

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Macedonian Medical Association – Seventy Years from Its Establishment, 1945-2015

Open Access Macedonian Journal of Medical Sciences ◽

10.3889/oamjms.2016.105 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (4) ◽

pp. 733-739

Author(s):

Doncho Donev

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Medical Education ◽

Medical Association ◽

Continuing Medical Education ◽

Medical Profession ◽

Relevant Literature ◽

Sources Of Information ◽

Republic Of Macedonia ◽

The Past ◽

The Republic

AIM: To present the phases of development and activities over the 70-year period of existence and work of the Macedonian Medical Association, from its establishment in 1945 to 2015.METHODS: A retrospective study based on available archive materials, encyclopaedias and other sources of information and reviews of the relevant literature, and personal experiences and observations of the author.RESULTS: Macedonian Medical Association was established on August 12, 1945, with science and health educational mission and program. Dr Boris Spirov was elected as the first president of the Association, one of the main initiators and facilitators of activities in health care sector, including the establishment of the Faculty of Medicine in Skopje in March 1947. Over the past 70 years, the Association is the main carrier and has a key role and contribution in continuing medical education, vocational and scientific advancement of medical staff and improvement the dignity and reputation of the medical profession. The journal of the Association Macedonian Medical Review has contributed to spreading and advancement of knowledge and skills of modern medicine, as well as presenting professional and scientific achievements of physicians in the past 70 years. Macedonian Medical Association is a member of the World Medical Association and many other international associations and organisations contributing to international collaboration in education and science and promoting the Republic of Macedonia in Europe and worldwide.CONCLUSION:Macedonian Medical Association over the 70-year period of its existence has been one of the pillars and lighthouse in the healthcare system in the Republic of Macedonia with great contribution to the advancement of medical and related sciences and continuing medical education, strengthening of health services and health care for the population and overall socio-economic development of the Republic of Macedonia during the past 70 years.

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