Mongolia’s medical education system stands at a unique crossroads, shaped by its Soviet-era foundations and increasingly influenced by modern East Asian models. This comparative study explores the evolution of Mongolia’s medical education in relation to the enduring legacy of Russian pedagogical frameworks and the emerging impact of Japan’s integrative, patient-centered, and internationally oriented approaches. Using a qualitative approach including policy analysis and document review, the research investigates curriculum structures, clinical training models, accreditation standards, and international cooperation strategies across the three countries. The analysis reveals how Mongolia is navigating a gradual transition from rigid, centrally planned systems toward more competency-based and globally aligned frameworks. While deep-rooted institutional legacies continue to anchor Mongolia to Russian educational philosophies, increasing regional cooperation and modernization efforts inspired by Japan signal a shift toward hybridized models. The study offers critical insights into how post-socialist education systems can modernize medical training while preserving national identity and strategic autonomy.

Authors:
Hoang-Nam Tran, Tokushima University, Japan
Orgil Jargalsaikhan, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Mongolia
Dolgorsuren Aldartsogt, Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Mongolia

About the Presenter(s)
Hoang-Nam Tran, M.D., Ph.D. is an Associate Professor at Research Center for Higher Education, Tokushima University, Japan.

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