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Enhancing the quality of medical education worldwide Foundation. The Constitution was revised in 1988, in 1994, and further amended in April 2014.

WFME came into existence in September 1972 at a meeting in Copenhagen, when its Constitution was signed by representatives of the Regional Associations for Medical Education, by the representative of the Director-General of the World Health Organization, by the President of the World Medical Association, and other witnesses. The Constitution was drawn up by a WFME Planning Group which met in Mainz

in April 1972 with the support of the Josiah Macy Jr. The concept of WFME originated much earlier, at a meeting of medical educators in New Delhi in 1966. As well as being registered in England and Wales, WFME is registered in France since July 2015.

03/06/2026

Medical student wellbeing is at the heart of a resilient global health workforce,and we need your voice in the conversation!

Join WFME, IFMSA and FAIMER for an important webinar:
Supporting Medical Student Wellbeing: A Student-Centred Approach to the WFME Declaration
🗓 6 June 2026
⏰ 12:00–13:00 UTC

This session will explore how institutions can better support medical students, unpack the key principles of the WFME Declaration on Institutions’ Responsibility to Support Medical Students, and empower students to translate these principles into meaningful advocacy within their own contexts.

Whether you’re a medical student, educator, or advocate, this is a space for open dialogue, shared experiences, and practical takeaways.

📲 Scan the QR code to register or sign up via the link below
🔗 https://ifmsa.zoom.us/meeting/register/CDp-mPIWQCCxGFnrw4QWMw

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26/05/2026

🌍 Beyond Borders: Cross-border Accreditation in the WFME Recognition Programme

📅 27 May 2026 | 🕐 1–2 pm UTC | Free webinar

How is accreditation handled when it crosses national borders?

Join us this Wednesday for an interactive webinar exploring cross-border accreditation within the WFME Recognition Programme. We’ll unpack key principles, requirements, and real-world practice— including how WFME evaluates accreditation activities conducted outside an agency’s home country.

✨ Hear from leading experts
✨ Learn about WFME criteria and policy
✨ Explore a real case from AQU Catalunya in Iceland
✨ Take part in a live Q&A

🎤 Featuring speakers from WFME and AQU Catalunya
📌 Free of charge and open to anyone interested in medical education quality assurance, accreditation, or policy.

Register here: bitly.cx/6TD79

12/05/2026

🌍 What happens when countries or regions do not yet have local accreditation systems for medical education?

WFME’s upcoming webinar will explore how cross-border accreditation is addressed within the WFME Recognition Programme — including the considerations, limitations, and safeguards involved when accreditation activities take place outside an agency’s home country.

Join us to learn about:
🔹 Why cross-border accreditation may be needed in certain contexts
🔹 How WFME evaluates these situations within its Recognition Programme
🔹 Key policies, criteria, and procedural requirements
🔹 Practical experiences and real-world case examples

📅 27 May 2026
🕐 1–2 PM UTC
🎟️ Free webinar

Open to accrediting agencies, educators, regulators, policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in quality assurance in medical education.

🔗 Register:
https://wfme.org/product/beyond-borders-cross-border-accreditation-in-the-wfme-recognition-programme/

23/04/2026

🌍Beyond Borders: Cross-border Accreditation in the WFME Recognition Programme
📅 27 May 2026 | 1-2pm UTC | Free webinar

How does cross-Border accreditation work within the WFME Recognition Programme? What happens when accreditation activities extend beyond an agency’s home country?

Join us for this interactive webinar to explore:
✔️ The development and rationale of cross-border accreditation
✔️ Key criteria in the BME & PGME Recognition Programmes
✔️ WFME policy and assessment procedures
✔️ A real-world case study from AQU Catalunya
✔️ Live Q&A with expert speakers

Featuring insights from WFME leaders and international experts, including a practical success story of accreditation in Iceland. Ideal for accrediting bodies, policymakers, educators, researchers, and students interested in quality assurance in medical education.

👉 Register now and join the conversation: bitly.cx/6TD79

20/04/2026

WFME at ICAM 2026
The plenaries at ICAM on the increase in misinformation in health and the need for more compassion in medicine intersected in the requirement of trust between patients and healthcare providers. This trust can only develop over time as a human to human relationship evolves. Prerequisites include having healthcare providers who can focus on their own wellness, as well as having enough healthcare providers who can take the requisite time with their patients. In other words, this boils down to a health work force issue. We need more healthcare providers to get to our desired end point.

17/04/2026

WFME is heading to ICAM 2026 in Ottawa, Canada!

We’re excited to share that our Vice President, Geneviève Moineau, will be presenting two sessions:

📌 Saturday 18 April:
Advancing Quality Improvement in CPD: The Case for the Assessment of Agencies Accrediting CPD Providers

🎤 Sunday 19 April:
WFME Declaration on Institutions’ Responsibility to Support Medical Students, Physicians in Postgraduate Education and Physicians in Practice

These discussions highlight the importance of quality and institutional responsibility in shaping the future of medical education.

If you’re attending ICAM 2026, we look forward to connecting with you there!

01/04/2026

Wrapping up an incredible few days at the AMSA 2026 Medical Education Conference in Lagos, Nigeria! 🇳🇬

WFME was honoured to actively engage in enriching discussions with a global community of experts, policymakers, educators and future doctors, all focused on shaping the future of medical education.

We were also encouraged to hear Jim Campbell, former Director of the WHO Health Workforce Department, highlight the key role WFME plays in strengthening knowledge and intelligence around the global health workforce. 🎓

We appreciated a thoughtful session on Arts in Medicine, facilitated by Dr Kunle Adewale, Executive Director of the Global Arts in Medicine Fellowship, which highlighted how creative and therapeutic activities contribute to public health and support patient well-being, recovery, and dignity.

This type of engagement reminds us of the impact of collective action: because investing in medical education today means a healthier world for all of us tomorrow. 🌍

28/03/2026

We are delighted to share that Professor Emiola Oluwabunmi Olapade Olaopa of the Association of Medical Schools in Africa (AMSA) has been selected as the World Federation for Medical Education’s (WFME) next President Elect. His appointment was confirmed during WFME’s Executive Council Meeting held recently in Lagos, Nigeria.

Professor Olapade Olaopa will assume the presidency on 1 January 2027, following the completion of the term of current WFME President, Professor Ricardo León Bórquez.

A respected leader in medical education and a long standing member of WFME’s Executive Council, Professor Olapade Olaopa brings deep expertise and a vital global perspective to the role. His leadership will help strengthen the quality of medical training worldwide.

🗣️ From WFME President, Professor León Bórquez:
“We welcome Professor Olapade Olaopa and look forward to the leadership, insight, and energy he will bring to WFME.”

🗣️ From the President Elect:
“I am honoured by the trust placed in me by the WFME Executive Council. I am committed to working collaboratively across all regions to strengthen medical education systems, support innovation, and ensure that future physicians are equipped to meet evolving health needs.”

WFME extends its appreciation to Professor León Bórquez for his dedicated service and looks ahead to a smooth transition as we continue our mission to support high quality medical education around the world.

26/03/2026

WFME is thrilled to share that we have officially been welcomed at the AMSA Medical Education Conference 2026 held on 26-29 March 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria — and we are proud to be part of it! 🇳🇬

AMSA 2026 was officially opened by His Excellency Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, who presented the bold Lagos State Development Plan 2052 — a vision to increase medical student intake from 150 to 1,000 per year by engaging over 300 general hospitals as training sites, addressing the region's critical deficit of 23,000 physicians.

It is a privilege to be a supporter of this conference and to stand alongside medical schools, educators, and students from across Africa and beyond, united by a shared mission to strengthen health systems through quality education. This year's theme "Increasing Capacity and Retention of the Global Health Workforce" couldn't be more timely. 🎓✨

23/03/2026

Strengthening Global Medical Education Standards in Africa

The World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) is proud to announce our support for and attendance at the AMSA Medical Education Conference 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria, 26 - 29 March 2026!

As a long-standing partner of the Association of Medical Schools in Africa (AMSA), we are excited to join global leaders, educators, and students to discuss this year's vital theme: “Increasing Capacity and Retention of the Global Health Workforce."

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