The workshop will introduce Observation Studies as an indispensable alternative to experimental studies such as Randomized Controlled Trials. Workshop attendees will learn about the main observational study designs including cohort, cross-sectional and case-control studies. The advantages and disadvantages of each design will be discussed using […]
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The WHO Primary Health Care measurement framework and indicators ...
To continuously strengthen PHC, countries must be able to assess how decisions, actions and investments are addressing the broader determinants of health while improving service coverage, financial risk protection, and ultimately the health of individuals and populations. In 2022 WHO published a conceptual framework […]
How to plan an educational activity
Every contact with a registrar/student should be seen as a training opportunity. To ensure that the required training takes place, training should be planned according to the setting and time available. When conducting the training emphasis should be place on the 4Cs namely Connect, Clarify, Conduct […]
Knowledge translation – engaging stakeholders, beyond the publica
The conduct and use of research is an essential component of evidence-based practice and decision making. Although most clinicians are familiar with evidence-based health care, communicating with and engaging other stakeholders in the use of evidence can be challenging. In this e-workshop Lynn Hendricks will provide […]
How to create Entrustable Professional Activities for workplace b...
Workplace based assessments is moving towards entrustable professional activities (EPAs) as the key focus of assessments. Clinical training entrustment decisions, porfolios of learning and high-stakes assessments are increasingly built around EPAs. In South Africa all medical specialist training is moving towards the use of EPAs. Prof […]
How to write an original research journal article
This workshop is targeted at notive and early career researchers who want to submit their research to a scientific journal. The workshop will look at the structure and content of the typical journal article – introduction, methods, results, discussions, and conclusion. The workshop will also look […]
Online tools to help you plan and do teaching in the health scien...
Presenters: Dr Mariette Volschenk and colleagues View the recoded session here The conversational framework Basket of resources
Primafamed Meeting 18-19 October 2022
Programme & Abstracts Presentations: Accreditation of Postgraduate Education & Wonca Working Party on Education (WWPE) – Prof. Akye Essuman Educating the whole Primary Health Care Team – Dr Innocent Besigye Family Medicine in Zambia – Mpundu Makasa ARC 2022 Update – Dr Pius Ameh Introduction to the Primary Health Care Research Consortium – Prof Bob Mash […]
How to do a scoping review
On the 01 September 2022, Prof Vincent Setlhare, Head of Family Medicine at University of Botswana hosted the workshop on “How to do a scoping review” The workshop was targeted at novice (e.g. registrars, Masters students) and early career researchers (e.g. family physicians in first 5-years or new faculty) as well as postgraduate supervisors. it […]
An approach to quantitative data analysis and reporting
This workshop is targeted at novice (e.g. registrars, Masters students) and early career researchers (e.g. family physicians in first 5-years or new faculty) as well as postgraduate supervisors. We will focus on preparing data for analysis, choosing the correct statistical tests, writing your methods and presenting your results in the form of a journal article. […]