World Conference on Medical Education, 1993

The 1993 World Conference on Medical Education, “Redesigning the Doctor”, focused on the economics of health and reviewed medical education in the context of the changing profession as a result, among other things, of the demise of communism, civil wars and economic recession. The conference also served as a forum to explore large‐scale international health action. The conference was officially opened by Professor Henry Walton, President of the World Federation for Medical Education, and Lord Fraser of Carmyllie, Minister of State at the Scottish Office. The opening ceremony was followed by keynote speeches from leading figures in WHO, UNICEF, UNESCO and UNDP (United Nations Development Programme).