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Providing an obstetric teaching programme in a resource poor country
Author(s) -
FabreGray Anna,
Bills Victoria
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
the obstetrician and gynaecologist
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1744-4667
pISSN - 1467-2561
DOI - 10.1111/tog.12088
Subject(s) - developing country , resource (disambiguation) , low and middle income countries , limited resources , medicine , medical education , teaching method , business , economic growth , pedagogy , psychology , computer science , economics , computer network , risk analysis (engineering)
Key content A practical template for a structured approach when planning a voluntary, obstetric teaching programme in low and middle‐income countries. How to establish common, obtainable learning objectives that meet the needs of both participants and recipients. Examples of teaching programmes and practical educational resources. Discussion of cultural differences in medical practice and how to break down barriers. Demonstrate that teaching programmes can be mutually beneficial. Strategies for providing continuation of the educational link programme.Learning objectives To provide readers with a template for a structured approach when planning a voluntary, obstetric teaching programme in a resource poor country. Methods to optimise time and resources in order to benefit the recipients of such a programme. To understand the benefits of a cooperative approach between participants and recipients when developing and implementing a teaching strategy. To avoid common pitfalls when planning and implementing an obstetric teaching programme in a low and middle‐income country ( LMIC ).Ethical issues Are short‐term, voluntary, teaching‐focused visits to resource poor countries sustainable? How does the provision of teaching programmes benefit the recipients in the long‐term?