Experiential Learning and Mentorship in Global Health Leadership Programs: Capturing Lessons from Across the Globe

Objectives: The changing global landscape of disease and public health crises, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, call for a new generation of global health leaders. As global health leadership programs evolve, many have incorporated experiential learning and mentoring (ELM) components into thei...

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Autores principales:	Daniela C. Rodríguez, Nasreen S. Jessani, Joseph Zunt, Sara Ardila-Gómez, Patience A. Muwanguzi, Sylvester Ndeso Atanga, Bruno Sunguya, Carey Farquhar, Esther Nasuuna
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Publicado:	Ubiquity Press 2021
Materias:	Infectious and parasitic diseases RC109-216 Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:6930b9b3da414fbb947166cae86fd44e2021-12-02T15:07:23ZExperiential Learning and Mentorship in Global Health Leadership Programs: Capturing Lessons from Across the Globe2214-999610.5334/aogh.3194https://doaj.org/article/6930b9b3da414fbb947166cae86fd44e2021-07-01T00:00:00Zhttps://annalsofglobalhealth.org/articles/3194https://doaj.org/toc/2214-9996Objectives: The changing global landscape of disease and public health crises, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, call for a new generation of global health leaders. As global health leadership programs evolve, many have incorporated experiential learning and mentoring (ELM) components into their structure. However, there has been incomplete consideration on how ELM activities are deployed, what challenges they face and how programs adapt to meet those challenges. This paper builds on the co-authors’ experiences as trainees, trainers, organizers and evaluators of six global health leadership programs to reflect on lessons learned regarding ELM. We also consider ethics, technology, gender, age and framing that influence how ELM activities are developed and implemented. Findings: Despite the diverse origins and funding of these programs, all six are focused on training participants from low- and middle-income countries drawing on a diversity of professions. Each program uses mixed didactic approaches, practice-based placements, competency and skills-driven curricula, and mentorship via various modalities. Main metrics for success include development of trainee networks, acquisition of skills and formation of relationships; programs that included research training had specific research metrics as well. Common challenges the programs face include ensuring clarity of expectations of all participants and mentors; maintaining connection among trainees; meeting the needs of trainee cohorts with different skill sets and starting points; and ensuring trainee cohorts capture age, gender and other forms of diversity. Conclusions: ELM activities for global health leadership are proving even more critical now as the importance of effective individual leaders in responding to crises becomes evident. Future efforts for ELM in global health leadership should emphasize local adaptation and sustainability. Practice-based learning and established mentoring relationships provide the building blocks for competent leaders to navigate complex dynamics with the flexibility and conscientiousness needed to improve the health of global populations. Key Takeaways Experiential learning and mentorship activities within global health leadership programs provide the hands-on practice and support that the next generation of global health leaders need to address the health challenges of our times. Six global health leadership programs with experiential learning and mentorship components are showcased to highlight differences and similarities in their approaches and capture a broad picture of achievements that can help inform future programs. Emphasis on inter-professional training, mixed-learning approaches and mentorship modalities were common across programs. Both individual capacity building and development of trainees’ professional networks were seen as critical, reflecting the value of inter-personal connections for long-term leadership success. During program design, future programs should recognize the “frame” within which the program will be incorporated and intentionally address diversity—in all its forms—during recruitment as well as consider North-South ethics, leadership roles, hierarchies and transition plans.Daniela C. RodríguezNasreen S. JessaniJoseph ZuntSara Ardila-GómezPatience A. MuwanguziSylvester Ndeso AtangaBruno SunguyaCarey FarquharEsther NasuunaUbiquity PressarticleInfectious and parasitic diseasesRC109-216Public aspects of medicineRA1-1270ENAnnals of Global Health, Vol 87, Iss 1 (2021)
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spellingShingle	Infectious and parasitic diseases RC109-216 Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270 Daniela C. Rodríguez Nasreen S. Jessani Joseph Zunt Sara Ardila-Gómez Patience A. Muwanguzi Sylvester Ndeso Atanga Bruno Sunguya Carey Farquhar Esther Nasuuna Experiential Learning and Mentorship in Global Health Leadership Programs: Capturing Lessons from Across the Globe
description	Objectives: The changing global landscape of disease and public health crises, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, call for a new generation of global health leaders. As global health leadership programs evolve, many have incorporated experiential learning and mentoring (ELM) components into their structure. However, there has been incomplete consideration on how ELM activities are deployed, what challenges they face and how programs adapt to meet those challenges. This paper builds on the co-authors’ experiences as trainees, trainers, organizers and evaluators of six global health leadership programs to reflect on lessons learned regarding ELM. We also consider ethics, technology, gender, age and framing that influence how ELM activities are developed and implemented. Findings: Despite the diverse origins and funding of these programs, all six are focused on training participants from low- and middle-income countries drawing on a diversity of professions. Each program uses mixed didactic approaches, practice-based placements, competency and skills-driven curricula, and mentorship via various modalities. Main metrics for success include development of trainee networks, acquisition of skills and formation of relationships; programs that included research training had specific research metrics as well. Common challenges the programs face include ensuring clarity of expectations of all participants and mentors; maintaining connection among trainees; meeting the needs of trainee cohorts with different skill sets and starting points; and ensuring trainee cohorts capture age, gender and other forms of diversity. Conclusions: ELM activities for global health leadership are proving even more critical now as the importance of effective individual leaders in responding to crises becomes evident. Future efforts for ELM in global health leadership should emphasize local adaptation and sustainability. Practice-based learning and established mentoring relationships provide the building blocks for competent leaders to navigate complex dynamics with the flexibility and conscientiousness needed to improve the health of global populations. Key Takeaways Experiential learning and mentorship activities within global health leadership programs provide the hands-on practice and support that the next generation of global health leaders need to address the health challenges of our times. Six global health leadership programs with experiential learning and mentorship components are showcased to highlight differences and similarities in their approaches and capture a broad picture of achievements that can help inform future programs. Emphasis on inter-professional training, mixed-learning approaches and mentorship modalities were common across programs. Both individual capacity building and development of trainees’ professional networks were seen as critical, reflecting the value of inter-personal connections for long-term leadership success. During program design, future programs should recognize the “frame” within which the program will be incorporated and intentionally address diversity—in all its forms—during recruitment as well as consider North-South ethics, leadership roles, hierarchies and transition plans.
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author	Daniela C. Rodríguez Nasreen S. Jessani Joseph Zunt Sara Ardila-Gómez Patience A. Muwanguzi Sylvester Ndeso Atanga Bruno Sunguya Carey Farquhar Esther Nasuuna
author_facet	Daniela C. Rodríguez Nasreen S. Jessani Joseph Zunt Sara Ardila-Gómez Patience A. Muwanguzi Sylvester Ndeso Atanga Bruno Sunguya Carey Farquhar Esther Nasuuna
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title	Experiential Learning and Mentorship in Global Health Leadership Programs: Capturing Lessons from Across the Globe
title_short	Experiential Learning and Mentorship in Global Health Leadership Programs: Capturing Lessons from Across the Globe
title_full	Experiential Learning and Mentorship in Global Health Leadership Programs: Capturing Lessons from Across the Globe
title_fullStr	Experiential Learning and Mentorship in Global Health Leadership Programs: Capturing Lessons from Across the Globe
title_full_unstemmed	Experiential Learning and Mentorship in Global Health Leadership Programs: Capturing Lessons from Across the Globe
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publisher	Ubiquity Press
publishDate	2021
url	https://doaj.org/article/6930b9b3da414fbb947166cae86fd44e
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Experiential Learning and Mentorship in Global Health Leadership Programs: Capturing Lessons from Across the Globe

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