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A Comprehensive Model for Promoting Persian Medicine Education
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Roshanak Ghods   , Arman Zargaran |
| Department of Traditional Medicine, School of Persian Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran & Institute for Studies in Medical History, Persian and Complementary Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran |
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Abstract: (9 Views) |
Background: With the increasing global interest in traditional and complementary medicine, the need for professional training and the sustainable development of education systems has become more evident than ever. The purpose of this study is to compare various traditional medicine education models in leading countries and to propose a comprehensive model to enhance traditional medicine education in Iran.
Methods: This is a review-analytical study that compares the education systems of traditional and complementary medicine in several leading countries. Data were collected and analyzed comparatively from credible scientific databases using relevant keywords.
Results: The results showed that parallel models (China, India, Thailand, South Korea, and Taiwan) have high official recognition, a comprehensive academic system, independent universities, and strong oversight, but they require significant investment. In the integrated model (Japan, Cuba), traditional medicine is part of the modern medical curriculum, which leads to strong oversight, but the depth of education may be insufficient, and the inclusion of non-physicians is limited. In the indigenous system model (Sri Lanka, Bhutan), native traditional medicine is recognized, but there are challenges in standardization. In the post-medical specialization model (Iran), there is a stronger scientific foundation and more extensive research, but the entry of non-physicians is restricted.
Conclusion: Each of the models presented in the studied countries has its own strengths and weaknesses. By drawing inspiration from the strengths of all these models, a comprehensive model for Iranian traditional medicine education was proposed that has the fewest weaknesses and the greatest potential for enhancing education. |
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| Keywords: Complementary Therapies, Iranian Traditional Medicine, Medical Education, Traditional Medicine |
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Received: 2025/08/12 | Accepted: 2025/11/19 | ePublished ahead of print: 2025/12/28
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