A Framework for Future Analysis of Ophthalmology Fellowships in Iran: Call for Action, Implications and Recommendations.

Ophthalmology fellowship is focusing on the educational advancement, medical research progress and academic productivity by transforming general ophthalmologists into superior clinical capacities in ophthalmology. There is a vast majority of ophthalmologists who wish to undertake fellowship degrees. The fellowship programs have several benefits for ophthalmologists and medical institutions.

A conceptual framework to incorporate fundamental values in the health and medical education system in Islamic Republic of Iran.

Background: A 1985 law in the Islamic Republic of Iran integrated all health-related educational institutions into the Ministry of Health and established the Ministry of Health and Medical Education to set policies.

Aims: We aimed to classify the value concept of the policies that prioritized and to develop a conceptual value-based framework, for the Islamic Republic of Iran's healthcare and medical education systems.

Methods: We conducted this qualitative study using a critical, thematic content analysis of value-based statements and policy documents on health and the development of medical education published from 2009 to 2019 in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Obstetrics-Gynecology Educational Achievements in Iran (1979-2017): Trends, Consequences and Future Implications.

Background: To study the current trends in Obstetrics-Gynecology (Ob-Gyn) education and workforce in Iran since 1979 and to discuss the consequences and implications.

Methods: This descriptive-analytical study was conducted to describe the Ob-Gyn residency and fellowship growth and workforce profile in Iran (1979-2017).The first-hand data gathered from MOHME and Iran's Medical Council.

COVID-19 Impact on Modern Virtual Pathology Education: Challenges and Opportunities.

Background & Objective: Pathology education conventional methods have been disrupted by the Corona-Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, compelling a re-evaluation of the means of educational interactions from the undergraduate to the postgraduate level. This commentary explores how the COVID-19 outbreak has challenged pathology education.

Methods: We reviewed the current challenges and determined the potential implications of virtual technologies on modern pathology education for the future of pathology competency learning and assessment.

Preference for Patient -Urologist Gender Similarity and Its Implications for Urology Departments: A Systematic Narrative Review and Thematic Analysis.

Purpose: To evaluate the evidence that could help health system policy makers to approach the preference for same-gender urologists.

Methods: We performed this systematic narrative review according to the PRISMA guidelines. We searched MEDLINE, Web of science, EMBASE, CINAHL and Google Scholar for articles focused on the preference for patient-urologist gender similarity in the male-dominated department from 1999-2019.

Fundamental Values of the Healthcare and Medical Education System: Evolution of the Iranian-Religious Progress Model.

Iranian culture and religious teachings lead to a unique value-laden model in health and medical education systems. This research aimed to determine these fundamental values. To identify the health system values in the religious context of Iran, a mixed critical analysis-synthesis method was conducted.

Simulations and Virtual Learning Supporting Clinical Education During the COVID 19 Pandemic.

Currently, the COVID-19 pandemic has a critical impact on clinical education, and it has resulted in the widespread disruption of clinical assessment. Clinical mentors and students in all the health professions are working within the most troublesome of circumstances in the hospital-based educational settings. Medical educationists ought to concentrate on the health and the safety of the students and communities.

COVID-19 impact and virtual medical education.

The Corona-Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic has had a tremendous effect on medical education. It is also challenging the medical educationists' ability to adapt to this whole unique situation. Considering the hospital-based education, clinical mentors, and students in all health professions are potential carriers.

Health Care and Medical Education to Promote Women's Health in Iran; Four Decades Efforts, Challenges and Recommendations.

Background: The aim of this paper is to present a synthesis of solutions for post-graduate medical education (PGME) and the health-care system in addressing challenges in relation to women's health.

Methods: A critical review was conducted within three themes: women's health status, women's preferences for female physicians, and women in surgery. The study was conducted in two phases that consisted of an analysis of the trends of Iranian women's health and women's participation in PGME since 1979 followed by a thematic analysis to assess the current challenges and their implications on medical education.

Preference for Patient -Urologist Gender Similarity and Its Implications for Urology Departments: A Systematic Narrative Review and Thematic Analysis.

Purpose: To evaluate the evidence that could help health system policy makers to approach the preference for same-gender urologists.

Methods: We performed this systematic narrative review according to the PRISMA guidelines. We searched MEDLINE, Web of science, EMBASE, CINAHL and Google Scholar for articles focused on the  preference for patient-urologist gender similarity in the male-dominated department from 1999-2019.

Ophthalmic Education and Ophthalmologists Growth Trends in Iran (1979-2016).

Purpose: To analyze the growth trends in ophthalmic education in Iran since 1979, and to discuss their implications on the profession.

Methods: This comprehensive national study was performed by the Academy of Medical Sciences of I.R.

Growth trends in medical specialists education in Iran; 1979 - 2013.

Over the past 35 years Iran had significant quantitative progress in postgraduate medical education; and growth in specialist's physician workforce supply. Health and medical education policy makers have struggled with many issues related to physician supply, such as determining the sufficient number of physicians workforce and the appropriate number to train; establishing new medical schools; the diversity of specialty programs; efforts to increase the supply of physicians in specialty level in remote and rural areas; and the growing number of female physicians and its impact on health services. After establishment of Ministry of Health and Medical Education (MoHME) in Iran, expansion of medical specialty education was a priority.

Achievements in postgraduate urologic education in Iran: a quantitative study.

Purpose: The study focus is on the quantitative achievements in urology education and growth trends in urologic surgical workforce and fellowships by gender since 1979.

Materials And Methods: This comprehensive national quantitative study was performed in Iranian Academy of medical science. The first hand data gathered from The Iran Specialty Training Council of and also from Medical Council of Iran.