Perkembangan dan Peran Medical Education Unit (MEU) dalam Pendidikan Kedokteran Global: A Systematic Review and Bibliometric Analysis

Teuku Muhammad Ilzana; Farhan  Syarif; Danni  Fauza; Ibnu Arizona  Siregar; Irpan Efendi  Rambe; Cut Rizka  Rahmi; Lili Syarief  Hidayatsyah

Authors

Teuku Muhammad Ilzana Universitas Imelda Medan Author
Farhan Syarif Universitas Imelda Medan Author
Danni Fauza Universitas Imelda Medan Author
Ibnu Arizona Siregar Universitas Imelda Medan Author
Irpan Efendi Rambe Universitas Imelda Medan Author
Cut Rizka Rahmi Universitas Syiah Kuala Author
Lili Syarief Hidayatsyah Universitas Imelda Medan Author

Keywords:

Medical Education Unit (MEU), Systematic Literature Review

Abstract

Background: Medical education has shifted from traditional input-based approaches to Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) and Outcome-Based Education (OBE), increasing the strategic importance of the Medical Education Unit (MEU) in ensuring curriculum quality, faculty development, assessment, and institutional accreditation. Despite its essential role, evidence regarding the global development and functions of MEUs remains fragmented. Objective: This study aimed to map global research trends on MEUs and synthesize evidence regarding their roles, functions, effectiveness, and implementation challenges in medical education. Methods: A mixed-methods secondary research design was employed by integrating bibliometric analysis with a systematic literature review. Literature published between 2011 and 2026 was retrieved from Scopus and PubMed. Bibliometric mapping was conducted using VOSviewer and Bibliometrix, while qualitative synthesis followed the PRISMA 2020 guidelines with methodological quality assessed using the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) and JBI Critical Appraisal Tools. Results: The analysis identified increasing global interest in MEUs, with research predominantly focusing on curriculum innovation, faculty development, programmatic assessment, and quality assurance. Considerable disparities were observed between high-income and low- and middle-income countries regarding institutional capacity, governance, and resource availability. Conclusion: MEUs play a pivotal role in advancing educational quality and supporting international accreditation. The findings provide a global-to-local strategic framework to strengthen MEU governance and institutional capacity, particularly in resource-constrained settings.

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