Dutch post-graduate training in Global Health and Tropical Medicine: a qualitative study on graduates’ perspectives
While the generalist nature of the MD-GH training was appreciated, the program would benefit from additional clinical training in infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and Paediatrics. Moving forward, emphasis should be placed on structured mentorship, enhanced public health teaching, and standardized residency programs with clearly delineated objectives to better equip MD-GH professionals for their multifaceted roles in LRS. Moreover, future revisions of the training program should incorporate the perspectives of host institutes in LRS and tailor the training needs.
Authors
- Marianne van Elteren
- Nancy E. E. Van Loey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8227-7625)
- Jamilah Sherally (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0106-8678)
- Helma W. C. Hofland (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9488-1261)
- Maaike Flinkenflögel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5216-4301)
- Eduard E. Zijlstra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7239-3830)
- Isabelle G Tiggelaar
- Erica W M Janszen
Institutions
- Royal Tropical Institute (NL)
- OLVG (NL)
- Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (NL)
- Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (NL)
- Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Medical Education
- Published
- 2025-05-06
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07126-6
- Primary Topic
- Global Health and Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00