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Assessing faculty development needs and perceptions for residency programs at a medical school in Rwanda
Kara L Neil1,2, Michel R Gatera3,4, Natalie McCall5
1Africa Health Sciences University, Kigali, Rwanda. kara.neil@kfhkigali.com.
BMC Medical Education
|October 2, 2025
Summary
Faculty at Africa Health Sciences University perceive stronger teaching skills than research skills. Strengthening faculty development programs is crucial for academic growth in health sciences universities.
Area of Science:
- Health Professions Education
- Academic Medicine
- Faculty Development
Background:
- Africa Health Sciences University (AHSU) in Kigali, Rwanda, is a new institution training health professionals.
- AHSU aims to equip faculty to meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals.
- This study assesses faculty and staff perceptions of teaching and research skills at AHSU.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore faculty and staff perceptions of their current teaching and research skills.
- To identify strategies for enhancing faculty development initiatives at AHSU.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional, survey-based study conducted at AHSU's clinical teaching sites.
- Anonymous questionnaires collected data on demographics, roles, teaching/research skills, and faculty development preferences from 230 participants.
- Data analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Kruskal-Wallis test (p < 0.05).
Main Results:
- Nurses and midwives comprised the largest participant group (62.61%).
- Teaching skills (mean=3.46/4) were perceived as stronger than research skills (mean=2.95/4).
- Motivations for faculty development included improving teaching/scholarship and personal interest; importance was associated with role, education, and rank.
Conclusions:
- Enhancing faculty development can improve the academic environment in health sciences universities.
- Universities should support and recognize clinical and non-clinical staff in academic roles.
- Recommendations include institutional support, improved recognition frameworks, and promoting innovative teaching methods.
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