Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER)

About Us FAIMER is a non-profit foundation committed to improving world health through education. FAIMER was established in 2000 by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG®). In partnership with ECFMG, FAIMER promotes excellence in international health professions education through programmatic and research activities. Approach There are many approaches to achieving better health for all. FAIMER seeks to improve the health of communities by improving health professions education. FAIMER concentrates its efforts in low-income regions in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, and focuses on three specific strategies: faculty development, targeted research that informs health workforce policy and practice, and development of data that advances educational quality improvement decisions. FAIMER participates in the global dialogue on improving international health professions education. We actively seek collaborations with a broad range of partners—local experts with whom we can share experiences and learn how to best respond to the needs of the communities. Through this collective exploration and problem-solving, we strive for tangible results from the activities that we believe will lead to healthier communities. Activities Creating Educational Opportunities for Health Professions Educators that support the exchange of educational expertise, acquisition of new methodologies in teaching and assessment, and pursuit of advanced degrees in health professions education. Discovering Patterns and Disseminating Knowledge about the relationship between health professions education and health care, and the impact of health professions workforce and migration issues on the functioning of health care systems. Developing Data Resources to maintain accurate, publicly-available data resources that promote an understanding of the world’s health professions education systems today, and how they should look tomorrow. back to top