Language
English
Publication Date
4-1-2024
Journal
Medical Teacher
DOI
10.1080/0142159X.2023.2260083
PMID
37756416
PMCID
PMC11969569
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
4-4-2025
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
Abstract
Background: Disparities in scholarship exist between authors in low- or middle-income countries (LMIC) and high-income countries. Recognizing these disparities in our global network providing pediatric, adolescent, and maternal healthcare to vulnerable populations in LMIC, we sought to improve access and provide resources to address educational needs and ultimately impact the broader scholarship disparity.
Methods: We created a virtual community of practice (CoP) program underpinned by principles from starling murmuration to promote interdisciplinary scholarship. We developed guiding principles- autonomy, mastery and purpose- to direct the Global Health Scholarship Community of Practice Program. Program components included a continuing professional development (CPD) program, an online platform and resource center, a symposium for scholarship showcase, and peer coaching.
Results: From February 2021 to October 2022, 277 individuals joined. Eighty-seven percent came from LMIC, with 69% from Africa, 6% from South America, and 13% from other LMIC regions. An average of 30 members attended each of the 21 CPD sessions. Thirty-nine authors submitted nine manuscripts for publication. The symposium increased participation of individuals from LMIC and enhanced scholarly skills and capacity. Early outcomes indicate that members learned, shared, and collaborated as scholars using the online platform.
Conclusion: Sharing of knowledge and collaboration globally are feasible through a virtual CoP and offer a benchmark for future sustainable solutions in healthcare capacity building. We recommend such model and virtual platform to promote healthcare education and mentoring across disciplines.
Keywords
Humans, Global Health, Developing Countries, Fellowships and Scholarships, Community of Practice, LMIC, capacity-building, continuing professional development, disparities, distributed organization
Published Open-Access
yes
Recommended Citation
Nguyen, Diane; Ssebunya, Rogers N; Hirani, Kajal; et al., "Using Starling Murmuration as a Model for Creating a Global Health Community of Practice To Advance Equity in Scholarship" (2024). Faculty and Staff Publications. 3963.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/baylor_docs/3963