Exploring the impact of the Global Community-Based Education (G-CBE) program at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), Rwanda: insights from the inaugural cohort.

ABSTRACT:

Background and context

Community-Based Education (CBE) integrates practical experiences within community settings to deepen students' understanding of real-world issues. In July 2023, the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) launched the Global Community-Based Education (G-CBE) program, designed to immerse international students in diverse settings across Rwanda and enhance their grasp of social determinants of health, community health and social medicine.

Objectives

This study explores the experiences and perceptions of the first cohort of the G-CBE program at UGHE. It aims to evaluate how the program influenced the learning, career development, and understanding of community health for the 10 participating students.

Methods

Qualitative methods were employed, in

SUBMITTER: Isano S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11654292 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature