Evaluation Strategies of Iran’s Medical Education Policies

Abstract

Background: The critical nature of the medical field necessitated an investigation into the evaluation of Iran’s medical education policies. This study aimed to identify strategies for evaluating medical education policies in Iran. Methods: This research, a mixed-method study, was conducted using grounded theory and a cross-sectional survey. Interviews were carried out with 17 individuals, including members of parliament, policymakers, and policy professors, using non-random method methods. Questionnaires were developed from the coded and validated interviews using the triangulation method. A total of 200 individuals were selected for this study. This mixed-method research was conducted using grounded theory and a cross-sectional survey. Interviews were carried out with 17 individuals, including members of parliament, policymakers, and policy professors, using non-random method methods. Questionnaires were developed from the coded and validated interviews using the triangulation method. A total of 200 individuals were selected for this study. Results: The results revealed that the strategies for evaluating medical education policies encompass a range of factors. These include a simultaneous focus on institutional and non-institutional agendas, prioritization of social benefits, implementation of economic strategies, updating of resources and information, precise definition and design of policies, executive strategies, and policy considerations. Conclusion: In the evaluation of policies, it is essential to adopt a community-oriented approach, with a focus on decentralization and public interests. This approach ensures that the objectives and general health needs of the population are met in a reasonable manner.