International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health
Faculty development for interprofessional education in resource-constrained West Africa: priorities, institutional gaps and implementation pathways
Background: Interprofessional education (IPE) is a recognized strategy for addressing healthcare workforce challenges in sub-Saharan Africa, but evidence on faculty preparation in resource-constrained settings is limited. Methods: Between September and November 2024, we conducted a cross-sectional needs assessment of all eligible faculty (n=28; 100% response) at a West African regional medical education and research institute. A validated, pilot-tested semi-structured questionnaire (content validity index 0.89; Cro …