The aim of this paper was to describe the impact of socially-accountable health professional education on graduates; specifically: their motivation towards community-based service, preparation for addressing local priority health issues, career choices, and practice location
Selection of Health Workers, Education & Training
The Filipino Ateneo de Zamboanga University–School of Medicine (ADZU-SOM) has adopted a strong focus on socially accountable health professional education (SAHPE) in order to address the shortage of physicians across rural and urban communities in the Western Mindanao region.
A prospective study was carried out of the health effects and sustainability of a low-cost trauma training program for non-graduate village healthcare workers.