Blood Donation Drive!!!

 Blood Donation Drive at Letsholathebe II Memorial Hospital Maun, Botswana 19/03/2025

Tribute to Lebo Suwe Phaladze from Monica Morrison!

 

Just over a week ago, the country of Botswana lost a stalwart of local knowledge advocacy, Lebogeng Suwe (Phaladze), research librarian at the University of Botswana’s Okavango Research Institute. Working in a transdisciplinary team, at HOORC and later ORI, Lebo collected and preserved records that captured the experience of early field researchers in the Okavango Delta's wetlands, scientists who often flew in the face of convention to study the people and nature of the region. The archives at University of Botswana ORI tell the story of this work, among them the Hans Joachim collection of San cultural heritage, Pete Smith’s annotated maps, library, and specimens now stewarded by the ORI Herbarium,  and the books, notebooks, research reports and photographs of wildlife biologist Richard Bell.

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Bereavement Announcement - Mrs Olebogeng Phaladze

It is with great sorrow to announce the passing on of Mrs Olebogeng Phaladze on Sunday 09 February 2025, at Maun Private Hospital.  Funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.

Evening prayers will be held from today at 1730 hours in Shashe Ward not far from Shashe Primary School.

Contact Person:   Ms Lebogang Sue - 7166 6023

                 Mr Pako Suwe - 7146 4370 - 7276 4916

May her soul rest in eternal peace.

 Regards,

 Acting Director, ORI 

Advert for Paediatric Residency starting January 2025

 

OST-GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

Background:

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Botswana (UB) offers both undergraduate (MBBS) and post-graduate (MMed) degrees. This announcement invites applications for post-graduate training programmes in the Faculty beginning in January 2025. For more information about UB and its post-graduate programmes please visit the following UB websites: (www.ub.bw) and (www.ubotho.net).

This advert invites applications for enrolment into a 4-year Master of Medicine (MMed) programme in Paediatrics & Adolescent Health, which will be tenable at Princess Marina Hospital and the University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa) and its affiliated academic hospitals.

 

MMed Programme Content:

The programme has three components: coursework, examinations, and a research-based dissertation. Trainees must successfully complete all these in order to qualify for an award of an MMed degree in Paediatrics & Adolescent Health from UB and for specialist registration with the Botswana Health Professions Council (BHPC).

Requirements:

The programme is open to Botswana citizens as well as to non-citizens. Applicants should have completed medical training at a BHPC recognized medical school and have been in active clinical practice for at least two years by 31st October 2024, at least one of which must have been in an approved internship programme. Evidence of successful completion of Part I (primary) examinations of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa (CMSA) prior to beginning studies, is preferred.

Transfers:

Any Motswana who started postgraduate training elsewhere and has not been able to complete the program and still wants to pursue their studies may be eligible to transfer into the UB programme on a case-by-case basis.

Financial Sponsorship:

The programme is offered on a full-time basis. Students will have to arrange sponsorship before they enroll. The sponsorship should cover the cost of training and welfare. Proof of financial support will be a pre-requisite for confirmation of selection for those who are successful at interviews.

Application Procedures:

All prospective applicants are to apply online through the University of Botswana website: www.ub.bw. Admissions -> Post Graduate Applications. N.B. Applicants should upload their CV using any of the unused file upload attachment spaces on the Documentation page of their Post Graduate Application. Prospective students may use any Internet facility available to them to apply or use the UB internet facility located at the School of Graduate Studies Offices (Block 247/First Floor).

BEFORE APPLYING

Make sure the following documents are readily available:

•      Copy of Application fee receipt (payment can be made through the UB website; at the top right corner, you will see “UB Payment” ---- Click there)

•      Certified copy of Degree Certificate (s)

•      Certified copies of qualifications and degrees as well as official transcripts from the applicant’s medical school • Three recent and signed letters of reference

•      Certified copy of National Identity Card (Omang for citizens) and Passport for international applicants

•      A statement of approximately 500 words indicating why the applicant is seeking postgraduate training in Paediatrics.

•      An up-to-date curriculum vitae listing education, work experience, and relevant personal information, including active e-mail addresses and mobile telephone numbers.

•      Copy of proof of change of surname (where applicable) N.B. All former UB students who have changed their surnames should use surnames they used while they were students at UB so that the system will easily map their student ID to their surname and to their previous record. The new surname could be captured through SGS offices once the applicant has been admitted.

Selection:

Shortlisted applicants will be invited for oral interviews. The final assessment mark will be 30% experience, 30% academic qualifications, and 40% interview. Successful candidates will be notified by 29^th November 2024 and should be available to start training on Monday, 20th January 2025.

Deadline:

All applications should be received by Friday, 15^th November, 2024.

For inquiries or submission of application documents, contact Ms. Masa Mojadife at mojadife@ub.ac.bw, phone +267 355-2960, Office number 104, Block 247, or Tshwaragano Otukile at otukilet@ub.ac.bw, Phone +267 3552861 or Aviah Bontseng at +267 355 4712, UB Main Campus.

Celebrating 42nd Graduation Ceremony 2024 University of Botswana

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UB Mental Health Day!!!

 Good Day

 The University community is invited to attend Mental Health Commemoration which will be held on the 10th of October 2024, at Block 139, Student Foyer. The event will start with aerobics at 0700hrs followed by stall exhibitions for mental health promotion by various stakeholders from 0900hrs to 1500hrs. Stakeholders include:

1. School of Nursing
2. Department of Sports, Culture and Recreation
3. Department of Careers and Counselling
4. Department of Student Welfare, Living and Learning Communities (LLC)
5. Botswana Medical Student Association, UB Students.

Thank you 

INTRODUCING A NEW PEDAGOGY TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA SCHOOL OF NURSING: DISTANCE SIMULATION

 INTRODUCING A NEW PEDAGOGY TO THE UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA

SCHOOL OF NURSING: DISTANCE SIMULATION

Tebogo T. Mamalelala1, Joyce V. Khutjwe1, Kefalotse S. Dithole1 and Michelle A. Cole2

1University of Botswana, 2University of Connecticut Storrs, Connecticut USA

Abstract

The advancement of healthcare education has led to an increasing use of technology for

training and practice. Distance Simulation provides a realistic and immersive

environment for nursing students to engage in real-world clinical scenarios with peers

from across the globe, offering varied perspectives and specialized knowledge. A recent

study involving 32 nursing students from four schools, including the University of

Botswana and three schools from the United States, highlighted the benefits of distance

simulation. It enriches the learning experience and can serve as an alternative for

clinical activities or to supplement theoretical content. This underscores the importance

of further research and investment in distance simulation as an effective tool in nursing

education. In summary, distance simulation offers a practical solution to bridge the gap

between theoretical knowledge and practical clinical experience, potentially enhancing

the overall quality of nursing education

Keywords: Simulation, pedagogy, nursing education, debriefing, pre-briefing, SET-M

Corresponding Author

Tebogo T Mamalelala

University of Botswana

Faculty of Health, School of Nursing

mamalelalat@ub.ac.bw

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Introduction and background

The healthcare education sector has increasingly adopted technology to improve training and practice. There is a growing need for innovative and effective approaches in nursing and other healthcare training programs. Simulation, replicating real-world scenarios that allow students to perform skills and actively learn, has become an essential component of nursing education (Lavoie et al., 2017). While the World Health Organisation (WHO) also strongly recommends simulation-based nursing education programs to improve and ascertain patient safety (World Health Organization, 2018), simulation-based education remains a challenge for under-resourced settings with minimal investment in technology (Moabi et al., 2022; Msosa et al., 2022). Furthermore, there are variations in simulation tools used per setting, from low-fidelity anatomical models for the demonstration of skills such as injections to high-fidelity mannequins which mimic physiologic functions such as regular and abnormal breathing and to the use of standardised patients (volunteers) by some institutions, to give learners a more realistic clinical experience (Koukourikos et al., 2021).

Technological advancements and the need to improve nursing education have seen distance simulation emerge as a critical tool, particularly in regions facing resource constraints. Distance simulation utilizes digital platforms and virtual environments to simulate clinical scenarios for educational purposes, allowing students and professionals to practice and refine their skills remotely. It involves conducting simulations or training from a physical distance (LeFlore et al., 2014; Lioce, 2020).

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