Adoption of Problem-Based Learning in Medical Schools in Non-Western Countries: A Systematic Review.

In recent decades, medical education practices developed in Western countries have been widely adopted in non-Western countries. Problem-based Learning (PBL) was first developed in North America and it relies on Western educational and cultural values, thereby raising concerns about its 'lift and shift' to non-Western settings. This review systematically identified and interpretively synthesized studies on students' and teachers' experiences of PBL in non-Western medical schools.

Analysis of Preparatory Courses for the Practical Component of the PLAB Exam for International Medical Graduates in the UK.

Background: Medical workforce shortages are a major threat to the future of the UK National Health Service (NHS) and countless other healthcare systems globally. Reliance on international medical graduates is likely to continue and may increase, although these doctors face many educational and professional challenges. The Professional and Linguistic Assessment Board (PLAB) test, delivered by the General Medical Council (GMC), is the "gateway" exam that doctors must pass through in order to practice in the UK.