Implementing a Near-Peer Mentorship Program to Enhance Surgical Research Among Medical Students: A Protocol for a Mixed-Methods Evaluation
The NPMP aims to increase surgical research output, improve skills, and establish a sustainable mentorship culture within MUSS. By addressing mentorship gaps, it could enhance student engagement and offer a scalable model for resource-limited settings. Limitations include the lack of a control group and potential selection bias. This implementation research aims to establish a scalable model rather than prove direct causality in this initial phase.
Authors
- Brian Kasagga (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8292-7322)
- Felix Bongomin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4515-8517)
- Ivaan Pitua (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0768-1315)
- Raafidha Raizudheen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-2493-8559)
- Misba Noori
- Mark Muyanja
- Ronaldine Anne Atukunda
- Ketra Venesa Nandera
- Dickens Kamugisha
- Vivian Akello
- Kiragga Lwembawo
- Maria Nampiinga
- Musfira Abidha
- Kim Otto
Institutions
- Gulu University (UG)
- Mulago Hospital (UG)
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advances in Medical Education and Practice
- Published
- 2025-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2147/amep.s539338
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.76