Cross-Border Learning and Career Development

Abstract

The globalisation of education, high education and training is a fact of our modern life. The borders are crossed in many directions. In one direction, young medical students and graduates carry their dreams to receive better education and training, in advanced centres beyond their borders. In another direction, the highly specialised doctors or neurosurgeons cross borders to provide needed services in faraway countries. The borders are crossed all time by multinational medical companies and medical tourism networks. These cross-borders movements are welcomed, however these movements should be ethically and professionally regulated. Cross-border learning and career development face many challenges. Some of these challenges are due to personal reasons and circumstances, while other reasons are due to logistical barriers.

One of the biggest challenges of cross-border education is striking a balance between quality and access. The quality of training provides services and local litigations and regulations. The cultural values and ethics are playing a significant role too.