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DESIGN (Decentralised Education SIG)

5341-25677-1-PB

Chair: Dr. Bernard Gaede

(University of Kwazulu-Natal)

Definition

Decentralised training in the health professions is defined as all training that occurs outside of the tertiary academic hospital. It includes community-based, rural, remote, and distributed training.

AIM:

DESIG(N) aims to promote decentralised training in the health professions through a community of practice, research and sharing of best practice

proposed objectives

  • To link stakeholders in decentralised training in the health professions including the training, research and service fields;
  • To share best practices and evidence on decentralised training in the health professions;
  • To obtain and disseminate input into SUCCEED work on developing a framework for effective decentralised training in the health professions;
  • To develop a research agenda for decentralised training in the health professions;
  • To act as an advocacy body for the promotion of decentralised training in the health professions.

Proposed activities

  • Establish an electronic listserv or equivalent that can serve as a discussion group
  • Establish and maintain an updated list of interested people and organisations
  • Ask SAAHE for a regular space at the annual conference
  • Take part in advocacy actions for promote decentralised training (such as?)

To join any of our SIG’s and obtain SAAHE membership, please complete the membership form