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Clinical and Translational Science Institute
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Clinical and Translational Science InstituteDerek Anamaale Tuoyire, PhD, MPH
Senior Lecturer and COBES Coordinator
Department of Community Medicine
School of Medical Sciences
University of Cape Coast Cape Coast, Ghana
The Community-Based Experience and Service (COBES) program was designed as strategy to re-engineer medical training through extensive exposure to rural and under-served communities, with the view to 1) enhance student's understanding of health and disease determinants in natural settings and contexts; 2) foster a willingness of students to accept postings in underserved communities post-qualification as doctors. COBES places 2nd to 5th year medical students in underserved communities for a number of weeks annually. The key elements of its implementation include: 1) immersing into rural community life 2) conducting community needs assessments and research into health determinants 3) co-creating practical solutions to problems identified within communities and 4) providing services to communities.
Since its inception just over a decade ago, COBES has impacted 2 regions, 10 districts and over 80 rural communities. Community folk embrace the initiative and doctors churned out through this initiative are change-makers who eagerly accept postings as primary providers in underserved districts in Ghana.
Hosting this seminar is Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine John C. Hu, MD, PhD. “I am thrilled that Dr. Tuoyire will share with us all the amazing work he has done with the community-based program at the University of Cape Coast Medical School. My introduction to Dr. Tuoyire was during our most recent global health engagement in Ghana, and it was truly inspiring to hear about the impact their medical students have had on the communities they serve. My hope is that this Community of Scholars Seminar will foster additional opportunities and build relationships for future engagements.” says Hu.
DATE: July 23, 2024
TIME: 11:00 AM
LOCATION: Online Via Zoom
REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/MFvCvCoAUU8rX6JMA
For more information, contact scholar1@buffalo.edu or 716-829-4718.
Morgann Clark Schaefer
Email: morgannc@buffalo.edu
Phone: 6072820018