University of Sfax Medical School – Site Visit
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The United States spends 20 percent of its GDP
(an estimated $2.8 trillion in 2013) - on health care system. This makes the
US the most expensive on the planet. The United States has a life expectancy
of 78.4 years at birth. The U.S, ranks 50th among 221 nations and 27th out
of the 34 industrialized OECD countries, down from 20th in 1990.
President’s Advisory Counsel on Medicine should consider ;
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The US Department of
Education recognize an International Accreditor.
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Ways to reduce the cost of
Medical Education.
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Authorizing Studies on
Medical Malpractice and required curriculum.
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Require openness and
transparency in the medical accreditation process.
Permitting the continued restriction or delay
of the numbers of licensees while witnessing an aging population this
shortage is certain to become worse.
For full details on IAOMC’s Letter to the President
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