Tarbiat Modares University (TMU) Health Education and Health Promotion 2588-5715 13 4 2025 11 01 An Analysis of Cardiovascular Curricula in Iran and Selected Developed Countries 735 741 28496 10.58209/hehp.13.4.735 EN A. Mousavi Majd Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medical Education and Learning Technologies, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran S. Tahmasebi Ghorabi USERN (Universal Scientific Education and Research Network) Office, Lorestan University of Medical Sciences, Khorramabad, Iran Z. Khoshgoftar Department of Medical Education, Faculty of Medical Education and Learning Technologies, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Journal Article 2026 04 22 <strong><span lang="DE">Aims:</span></strong> <span lang="DE">Cardiology training is essential for preventing and managing cardiovascular diseases. To align with global standards, this study compared the structure and approaches of cardiology training programs in Iran, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Canada.</span><br><strong><span lang="DE">Instrument & Methods</span></strong><strong><span lang="DE">:</span></strong> <span lang="DE">Using Bereday’s comparative model (description, interpretation, juxtaposition, comparison), data were obtained from official sources, including the latest ACGME requirements (reformatted 2025), Royal College of Canada competencies (effective July 2025), JRCPTB curriculum (2022), and Iran’s Ministry of Health program (2013).</span><br><strong><span lang="DE">Findings:</span></strong> <span lang="DE">Although all programs aim to produce competent cardiologists, they differed significantly. Iran’s shorter, high-intensity curriculum emphasized rapid clinical specialization with a limited research focus to meet urgent domestic needs. In contrast, the United States and Canada integrated clinical excellence with substantial research and innovation, while the United Kingdom prioritized longer, structured training with regulated hours to support work-life balance.</span><br><strong><span lang="DE">Conclusion:</span></strong><span lang="DE"> Cardiology training varies by country to meet different healthcare demands and resources, and international collaboration on adaptable core standards could elevate global training quality, with Iran moderating workloads and expanding research while others balance clinical mastery, research, and well-being.</span> https://hehp.modares.ac.ir/article_28496_206bde0d66915a51fe13c59741767e9c.pdf