Using consensus methods to develop a country-specific Master of Public Health curriculum for the Republic of Maldives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the last four decades, the health status of Maldivian people improved considerably, as reflected in child and maternal mortality indicators and the eradication or control of many communicable diseases. However, changing disease patterns are now undermining these successes, so the local public health practitioners need new skills to perform effectively in this changing environment. To address these needs, in 2013 the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Maldives National University developed the country's first Master of Public Health (MPH) program.

Methods

The process commenced with a wide scoping exercise and an analysis of the curricular structure of MPH programs of high-ranking universities. Thereafter, a stakeholder consultation using consensus methods reach

SUBMITTER: Robotin MC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4758797 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature