WMA Resolution on the Inclusion of Medical Ethics and Human Rights in the Curriculum of Medical Schools World-Wide

Adopted by the 51st World Medical Assembly, Tel Aviv, Israel, October 1999

  1. Whereas Medical Ethics and Human Rights form an integral part of the work and culture of the medical profession, and

  2. Whereas Medical Ethics and Human Rights form an integral part of the history, structure and objectives of the World Medical Association

  3. It is hereby resolved that the WMA strongly recommends to Medical Schools world-wide that the teaching of Medical Ethics and Human Rights be included as an obligatory course in their curricula.