AMMAN — Dr Hazem Al-Qarrala, the head of
the Media Committee at the
Jordan Doctors Association (JDA), expressed
apprehension over the increasing number of doctors associated with the
organization, reaching a total of 28,000.
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He warned that the expected influx of
approximately 30,000 graduates within the next five years will pose a
significant crisis.
Call for accurate figures on medical
students studying abroad
He also urged the
Ministry of Higher Education and other official entities to provide the JDA with accurate data on
the number of medical students studying abroad.
Qarrala also disclosed that the Ministry
of Health appoints an average of 400–420 doctors annually, excluding the years
affected by the
COVID-19 pandemic, during which 550–600 doctors were appointed
each year.
These appointments are made across various
sectors, including medical services, university hospitals, and private sector
hospitals.
Impact of quality of education
Addressing the challenges associated with
the expanding enrollment of medical students in Jordanian universities, Qarrala
emphasized that this trend has a direct impact on the quality of education
provided.
In addition to academic instruction,
there is a pressing need for practical training and qualification within
hospitals.
Ideally, he said, the availability of a
sufficient number of hospital beds should align with the number of students,
ensuring comprehensive and effective training for future medical professionals.
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