Disaster Medicine: Education in the Medical Sector Across Various Countries Throughout the World

Abstract

Disaster medicine is a vital field in modern healthcare, especially in an era marked by increasingly frequent natural and human-made disasters. Despite its importance, disaster medicine education is not uniformly incorporated into medical curricula worldwide. This literature review examines the status of disaster medicine education in different countries and identifies gaps, challenges, and effective strategies for integrating disaster preparedness training into medical education. The review also highlights the role of institutional collaboration, government policies, and global frameworks that shape disaster medicine education. By fostering greater international collaboration and emphasizing the need for practical, simulation-based training, this article argues for the global integration of disaster medicine into the medical education system