From old town to new town: the state of the science 30 years after the Edinburgh declaration

A retrospective analysis of the Edinburgh Declaration, published 30 years prior, reveals its enduring influence on medical education and urban development. The 2018 State of the Science issue provides a comprehensive evaluation of the declaration's impact, assessing advancements in research methodologies, policy implementations, and educational reforms in UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh. This analysis highlights the declaration's role in shaping sustainable urban growth and preserving cultural heritage while addressing contemporary challenges. The study employs a comparative approach, examining historical data, policy documents, and case studies to trace the evolution of these sites over three decades.

Eva, K. W. (2017). From old town to new town: the state of the science 30 years after the Edinburgh declaration. Medical Education, 52(1), 1–2. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/medu.13488