Introducing training in primary health care programme management into the curriculum

Abstract

Summary. A short account of the objectives and strategies of Gezira Medical School in relation to community medicine and primary health care is given. The introduction of primary health care programme management into the curriculum is described. Preliminary evaluation of the first course reflected positive results for students’ achievement and acceptance. The experience proved the feasibility of integrating health care programme management into the undergraduate curriculum.

Premedical Students’ Attitudes Toward Primary Care Medicine

“…Research has shown that curricula can change attitudes and dispel negative stereotypes about primary care. 17,23,28,[34][35][36][37][38] Given the shortage of primary care physicians and the established importance of primary care, students may benefit from in-depth exposure to primary care early in their premedical education. Premedical education comprises a series of undergraduate courses in science and mathematics, such as organic chemistry, biology, biochemistry, physics, math, and microbiology.…”