The International Medical Education Directory (IMED) is published as a joint collaboration by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER). According to the IMED website, "It provides an accurate and up-to-date resource of information about international medical schools that are recognized by the appropriate government agency in the countries where the medical schools are located. The agency responsible for this recognition in most countries is the Ministry of Health. Medical schools that are recognized by the appropriate agencies in their respective countries are listed in the International Medical Education Directory."^[1]

A listing in IMED does not provide any information regarding the quality of education at a medical school, nor does it imply any quality assurance by either the ECFMG or the host country.

Attending a school listed in IMED is often a requirement for licensing exams,^[2] such as the USMLE.^[3]

[edit] See also

• List of medical schools
• WHO Directory of Medical Schools

[edit] References

1. ^ "IMED - FAIMER International Medical Education Directory". Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research. 2006. http://imed.ecfmg.org/. Retrieved 2008-07-16. 
2. ^ "ECFMG Medical Education Credentials". http://www.ecfmg.org/creds/index.html. Retrieved 2006-08-07. 
3. ^ "USMLE : General Information". http://www.usmle.org/General_Information/general_information_FAQs.html. Retrieved 2008-07-16. 

[edit] External links

• International Medical Education Directory (IMED) homepage

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