A systems approach to implementation of eLearning in medical education: five MEPI schools' journeys

Yianna Vovides1, Selamawit Bedada Chale, Rumbidzayi Gadhula

  • 1Prof. Vovides is learning design and research specialist, Georgetown University, Washington, DC. Ms. Chale is research and communication specialist, George Washington University, Washington, DC. Ms. Gadhula is senior systems administrator, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe. Prof. Kebaetse is distance learning specialist, University of Botswana School of Medicine, Gaborone, Botswana. Mr. Animut Nigussie is assistant program coordinator, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Prof. Suleman is associate professor, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa. Ms. Tibyampansha is learning management system specialist, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Tanzania. Ms. Ibrahim is learning management system assistant, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Tanzania. Prof. Ntabaye is executive director, Kilimanjaro Christian Medical University College, Moshi, Tanzania. Dr. Frehywot is associate research professor, George Washington University, Washington, DC. Dr. Nkomazana is associate program director, University of Botswana School of Medicine, Gaborone, Botswana.

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