The Co-Design of a Locally Led Health Professional Education Curriculum in Lao People’s Democratic Republic
(1) Background: There is a need to scale and transform health professional education (HPE) globally to not only improve the quantity but also the quality of health workers. This paper describes the approach undertaken by a Health University in Lao PDR. (2) Approach: The HPE curriculum was designed i...
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| description | (1) Background: There is a need to scale and transform health professional education (HPE) globally to not only improve the quantity but also the quality of health workers. This paper describes the approach undertaken by a Health University in Lao PDR. (2) Approach: The HPE curriculum was designed in an iterative process with key stakeholders from both the institution and government, with external expert advice. (3) Outcomes: The curriculum was successfully developed consisting of nine core modules and one elective module, reflecting both elements seen globally in HPE curricula as well as reflecting local needs. The content and teaching methods were validated and reviewed through piloting with local education leaders. (4) Conclusions: Despite the need to scale HPE globally, there are few examples of how this can be achieved in countries in which large gaps exist in HPE capacity. This paper provides one such example, through recognizing that sustained external partnerships will still be needed for successful future implementation. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-919e4ed42e0a4265aaf19caab1fd32fa2025-08-20T02:55:41ZengMDPI AGInternational Medical Education2813-141X2024-10-013442643310.3390/ime3040032The Co-Design of a Locally Led Health Professional Education Curriculum in Lao People’s Democratic RepublicAmy Gray0Sysavanh Phommachanh1Niranh Phoumindr2Mayfong Mayxay3Department of Paediatrics, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne 3010, AustraliaInstitute of Research and Education Development, University of Health Sciences, Vientiane 0100, LaosThe Ministry of Health, Vientiane 0100, LaosInstitute of Research and Education Development, University of Health Sciences, Vientiane 0100, Laos(1) Background: There is a need to scale and transform health professional education (HPE) globally to not only improve the quantity but also the quality of health workers. This paper describes the approach undertaken by a Health University in Lao PDR. (2) Approach: The HPE curriculum was designed in an iterative process with key stakeholders from both the institution and government, with external expert advice. (3) Outcomes: The curriculum was successfully developed consisting of nine core modules and one elective module, reflecting both elements seen globally in HPE curricula as well as reflecting local needs. The content and teaching methods were validated and reviewed through piloting with local education leaders. (4) Conclusions: Despite the need to scale HPE globally, there are few examples of how this can be achieved in countries in which large gaps exist in HPE capacity. This paper provides one such example, through recognizing that sustained external partnerships will still be needed for successful future implementation.https://www.mdpi.com/2813-141X/3/4/32health professional educationLMICimplementation |
| spellingShingle | Amy Gray Sysavanh Phommachanh Niranh Phoumindr Mayfong Mayxay The Co-Design of a Locally Led Health Professional Education Curriculum in Lao People’s Democratic Republic International Medical Education health professional education LMIC implementation |
| title | The Co-Design of a Locally Led Health Professional Education Curriculum in Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
| title_full | The Co-Design of a Locally Led Health Professional Education Curriculum in Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
| title_fullStr | The Co-Design of a Locally Led Health Professional Education Curriculum in Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Co-Design of a Locally Led Health Professional Education Curriculum in Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
| title_short | The Co-Design of a Locally Led Health Professional Education Curriculum in Lao People’s Democratic Republic |
| title_sort | co design of a locally led health professional education curriculum in lao people s democratic republic |
| topic | health professional education LMIC implementation |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2813-141X/3/4/32 |
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