A Comparative Study of Industry-University Collaboration Model to Develop Intersectoral Collaboration in Medical Education in Selected Countries

It is necessary to follow the example of different sectors for designing a model of intersectoral collaboration for implementing spatial planning policy of medical education in Iran. Therefore, the present study examines the various dimensions of industry-university collaboration in selected countries, as an example of intersectoral collaboration in higher medical education.

In this research, 7 key terms were searched in valid scientific databases and databases in selected countries. After reviewing the documentation, unrelated items were deleted and the remaining content was reviewed.

The study investigated general conditions, responsible institutions and structure of medical education, and also industry-university collaboration in R&D projects in 4 countries, including the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and Australia. The findings show that industry-university collaboration has grown in these countries and most of the R&D costs is provided by the industry sector.

Designing long-term industry-university collaboration, different industries collaboration, defining interdisciplinary projects, more communication with society and monitoring real needs and designing supportive policies to encourage individuals and industries to invest in R&D must be considered for promoting industry-university collaboration in developing countries.