The viva voce innovation and experience at a new medical school in Rwanda
The novel preclinical viva format described here enhances the reliability and validity of assessment while providing formative support and early clinical integration. It represents a balanced approach to addressing traditional viva limitations while maintaining educational value.
Authors
- Derbew Fikadu Berhe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0669-9241)
- Jean Baptiste Niyibizi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0716-0635)
- Daniel Seifu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0784-9504)
- Abebe Bekele (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0018-9096)
- Déogratias Ruhangaza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2532-2017)
- Patrick Orikiriza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9615-1780)
- Arlene Nishimwe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2391-2366)
- Abebe Muche (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0258-388X)
- Jean Paul Ndayizeye
- Charles Okot Odongo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0704-5557)
- Samuel Ntaganira
- Nicole Kanyana
Institutions
- University of Global Health Equity (RW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Medical Education
- Published
- 2025-07-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07463-6
- Primary Topic
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00