Program Overview

Introduction to the Rwanda Post-Graduate Diploma in Emergency Medicine

The Rwanda Post-Graduate Diploma in Emergency Medicine is a two-year, part-time program designed for general practitioners (GPs). The program aims to provide doctors with a combination of classroom-based learning and hands-on clinical practice in emergency care.

Program Overview

• The program is offered by the University of Rwanda’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences.
• It is a part-time program, allowing GPs to continue providing patient care in their district hospitals while participating in the program.
• The program is based at the University Central Hospital of Kigali (CHUK).

Program Structure

• The program is a two-year, part-time course.
• It combines classroom-based learning with hands-on clinical practice in emergency care.
• The program serves as the first part of a four-year Master of Medicine (MMed) in Emergency Medicine program.

Program Goals

• The program aims to improve the quality of emergency care available at district hospitals.
• It seeks to promote and improve emergency care through teaching, research, and education.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Educational programs like the Post-Graduate Diploma in Emergency Medicine are central to improving the quality of emergency care.
• The program is monitored and evaluated to ensure it meets its goals and objectives.

Support for the Program

• The program is supported by various organizations, including the Human Resources for Health (HRH) program.
• The program also receives support from the Rwanda Emergency Care Association (RECA), which aims to promote and improve emergency care through teaching, research, and education.