An overview of accreditation, certification, and licensure processes

International Encyclopedia of Education

Volumn , Issue , 2010, Pages 1-6

  Norcini, J J ^a   Van Zanten, M ^a  

^a FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCEMENT OF INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH   (United States)

Author keywords

Accreditation; Assessment; Certification; International; Licensure; Professional education; Professions; Quality assurance; Recognition; Standards

Indexed keywords

EID: 84884451885     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1016/B978-0-08-044894-7.01041-1     Document Type: Chapter

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