The "Glocalization" of Medical School Accreditation: Case Studies From Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan.

Purpose: In an age of globalized medical education, medical school accreditation has been hailed as an approach to external quality assurance. However, accreditation standards can vary widely across national contexts. To achieve recognition by the World Federation for Medical Education (WFME), national accrediting bodies must develop standards suitable for both local contexts and international recognition.