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- Title
BRIGHTER SMILES UGANDA: KEY ELEMENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL GLOBAL HEALTH EDUCATION ELECTIVES.
- Authors
Zhang, Margaret; Choi, Wayne; Ashaba, Billy; Berg, Mattias; Berg, Tonia; Meredith, Caitlin; Musinguzi, Norman; Nambatya, Jackie; Nyairo, Sara; Cannon, Wendy; Kasangaki, Alex; Macnab, Andrew
- Abstract
Purpose of Study: Global health electives have the potential to foster opportunities for service learning and create a platform to educate students on the key determinants of health, and cultural competencies and logistics necessary for successful program delivery. To be effective and relevant to the host country such electives require structure. Methods Used: We describe the key elements (identified via annual evaluation) central to success of a five year global-health partnership (Brighter Smiles) between the University of British Columbia and Makerere University in Uganda. Summary of Results: SERVICE DELIVERY - School-based health promotion is an effective model endorsed by WHO. Giving interactive workshops provides knowledge and skills for healthy practices and promotes change in school health culture. This informs and empowers the next generation on a broad range of health and social issues. COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING - Clinical opportunities and collaborative research/evaluation provide new knowledge. Students learn the priorities and realities of medical care, prevention and social and cultural practices, establish the effectiveness of service delivery programs, and provide feedback and future direction to participating individuals and communities. COLLABORATION - Partnership of teams from different universities with local community leaders during project delivery and workshops generates invaluable dialogue and learning opportunities. Insights into realities and opportunities are gained, and essential skills learned re teamwork, communication, and cultural sensitivity. MENTORSHIP - Passion and experience shared by local and visiting faculty is infectious and invaluable. This is an essential component to ensure safe, culturally-relevant and sustainable student experiences. Conclusions: Global health electives based on the 'Brighter Smiles' template should prove to be relevant, and offer effective and appropriate learning for university students.
- Subjects
UGANDA; HEALTH education; HEALTH programs; SMILING; CULTURAL competence
- Publication
UBC Medical Journal, 2011, Vol 2, Issue 2, p20
- ISSN
1920-7425
- Publication type
Abstract