AMSE Annual Conference
Zagreb, 2009, June 4-6
THE MEDICAL SCHOOL AND
POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION
Responsibility for clinical, specialist
and research education
AMSE Annual Conference in Zagreb, 2009
The School of Medicine, University of Zagreb, Croatia, was delighted to host the 2009 Annual Conference of the Association of Medical Schools in Europe, which was held on June 4-6, 2009.
The Conference brought together delegates from medical schools throughout Europe, and other experts in the field, for a lively and well-informed discussion on the topic of postgraduate education in medical schools.
Today, medical schools are aware of their growing responsibilities in postgraduate education. Education in research and doctoral studies are clearly linked to the research function of the medical school: postgraduate specialist clinical education and training, as well as continuing professional development, are a continuation of undergraduate medical education, but in addition both are clinically and professionaly oriented. In the framework of the European Higher Educational Area and the Bologna Process, it is of key importance to discuss what are the responsibilities of medical schools for providing postgraduate clinical, specialist and research education. The programme consisted of a series of oral presentations by prominent speakers, and of workshop sessions, aimed at developing constructive ideas in a collaborative expert environment.
The Zagreb School of Medicine, which is the oldest medical school in this part of Europe, is situated at the Šalata hill campus, a peaceful green oasis in the central part of the city, which made it very convenient for conference participants to experience the lively atmosphere of the Croatian capital. Zagreb offered them the historical scenery of the Upper Town, picturesque open air markets, a wide range of cultural events, diverse shopping facilities, and an abundant selection of the fine national cuisine.
