Call for Papers Proposal: Special Issue on the Education of Health Professions for Crisis Situations
Guest Editor:
Dr. Tahra Al Sadig Al Mahdi
School of Medicine, Ahfad University for Women, Omdurman, Sudan
This special issue aims to explore the various impacts of a crisis on Health Professions Education, with a particular focus on the Sudanese context.
The issue will highlight both the immediate and long-term implications of a crisis on Health Professions Education and propose actionable solutions to enhance resilience and effectiveness in such challenging environments.
We invite submissions relating to the challenges, adaptations, and innovative strategies that have emerged in the education of health professionals, in response to crises. In particular, we hope that this issue will expand understanding of the impact of a crisis on pedagogical processes and techniques relating to the education of health professionals through discussions of resilient practices and innovations, evaluations of mental health challenges and support systems, and explorations of the role of technology in health professions training. We also hope the issue will help to support policymakers and educational institutions enhance the resilience and adaptability of health professions education systems via policy and curriculum recommendations.
For this special issue, SJMS is inviting proposals from researchers and practitioners who wish to share their studies and insights on Health Professions Education in Crisis Situations, with a focus on Sudan. We welcome empirical, conceptual, and practical manuscripts on a variety of topics, including but not limited to:
Timeline
The special issue will be published in the 2nd issue of SJMS, June 2025.
Call for Proposals Closes – 30th of November 2024; submit to the editorial board at medc.oiu@gmail.com and the guest editor at tahrasadigalmahdi@gmail.com.
Authors should consult the manuscript guidelines for SJMS and submit a proposal that includes:
An abstract of 250 words with a cover letter explaining the following points:
Example:
Impact of Crisis Situations on Health Professions Education: A Global Systematic Review
Essential Points of Literature Review: The literature highlights the significant disruptions to Health Professions Education caused by Crisis Situations, including the destruction of infrastructure, displacement of students and faculty, and the challenges of continuing education in unstable environments.
Problem or Research Questions and Research Hypotheses: How do Crisis Situations impact Health Professions globally, particularly in terms of disruptions, adaptations, and long-term effects?
Brief Description of Research Methods: This study will use a systematic review design. It will define inclusion/exclusion criteria to select relevant studies, search multiple databases (e.g., PubMed, Google Scholar), and use PRISMA guidelines for screening and selecting studies. Data on key variables such as curriculum impact, student performance, faculty changes, and infrastructure will be extracted and analysed.
Concept or Results: The results will provide a synthesis of how Health Professions systems adapt to and recover from the impacts of Crisis Situations, including successful strategies and persistent challenges faced by affected institutions.
Implications or Conclusion: The findings will have important implications for policymakers and educational institutions, offering insights into effective practices for mitigating the impacts of Crisis Situations on Health Professions and suggestions for enhancing resilience and adaptability in similar future crises.
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