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 […]
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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. […]
An approach to the learner in difficulty
This workshop is targeted at teachers and supervisors in Family Medicine, who have ever come across a student who they think is underperforming. Drawing on the Training the Clinical Trainers workshops that the SA Academy of Family Physicians has hosted, this session will offer an opportunity for participants […]
Using practical tools for workplace-based assessment
The growth of competency-based medical education has witnessed the increased utilisation of workplace-based assessment (WBA). This E-workshop is targeted at teachers and supervisors in Family Medicine, who seek to share and improve on their understanding of practical tools for WBA. Training contact between registrar and consultants […]
Writing and conducting Objective Structured Clinical Examinations...
This workshop is targeted at teachers and supervisors in Family Medicine, who are involved in developing and implementing Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE). Drawing on years of experience in OSCE station development and relevant literature, this workshop will examine aspects of the OSCE process, from conceptualization, […]
Networking in a time of COVID Virtual Meeting – 7-8 October 2021
Primafamed held a virtual conference on the 7th and 8th October with participants from our member institutions and strategic partners. Please find links below to the zoom videos or power point presentations for each sessions: Prof Bob Mash: Introductory talk on the “state of the network” Feedback on innovations, […]
How to get your research published
This workshop is targeted at novice and early career researchers who want to be published for the first time as the lead author. It will also be relevant to any researchers that want help with getting published. The workshop will look at choosing a journal, preparing […]
Methods for implementation science
Implementation research is the scientific study of methods to promote the systematic uptake of research findings and other evidence into policy and practice in order to improve the quality and effectiveness of health services and policy. In this E-workshop we will look at how you can […]
Qualitative data analysis and report writing in family medicine
Exploratory descriptive and phenomenological qualitative research studies are common in the field of family medicine. Many of our students and researchers use such qualitative methods. As editor of the African Primary Health Care and Family Medicine journal I see the many different ways in which people try to describe and present what they have done. […]
Compassion and Wellbeing module: Primafamed
On 10th June, the Stellenbosch University Network for Strengthening Rural InterProfessional Education (SUNSTRIPE) offered a workshop on compassion and wellbeing to Primafamed. The workshop was filled up with 50 registrations soon after the advert was released, which perhaps expressed a need for this topic. The turnout of 20 participants was a little disappointing, but hose […]