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BEME International Collaborating Centre

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The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMHS) is a BEME International Collaborating Centre (BICC) for the Best Evidence Medical Education (BEME) Collaboration.

BEME is an international group of individuals, universities and professional organisations committed to the development of evidence informed education in the health professions through: the dissemination of information which allows teachers and stakeholders in the health professions to make decisions on the basis of the best evidence available; the production of systematic reviews which present the best available evidence and meet the needs of the user; and the creation of a culture of best evidence education amongst individuals, institutions and national bodies.

The work of the BICC fits into the scope of the faculty's strategic vision, and draws on its experience and expertise in health professions education, editorial functions, and promotion of the use and conduct of systematic reviews.

 

The FMHS' contribution to the BEME Collaboration includes:

  • Contribution to the identification and conceptualisation of relevant topics for new systematic reviews
  • Promoting the use of systematic reviews to inform medical and health professions education
  • Contributing to the editorial role and function of BEME review groups
  • Providing mentorship and support for conducting new BEME reviews
  • Seeking funds to support the functions of the BICC and for conducting new systematic reviews.

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The coordination of the BICC is a joint initiative of the Centres for Evidence Based Healthcare (CEBHC) and Health Professions Education (CHPE).

  • Prof Taryn Young: Director CEBHC (BEME Board member)
  • Prof Susan van Schalkwyk: Director: CHPE (BEME Review committee)​​​
  • Dr Elize Archer: Senior lecturer, CHPE (BEME Education committee)​
  • Prof Ben van Heerden: Director MBChB Unit​
  • Ms Anke Rohwer: Researcher CEBHC
  • Prof Jimmy Volmink: Dean of the FMHS.
  • Prof Marietjie de Villiers:​ Professor in Family Medicine​

 

Contact persons:​

Prof Taryn Young
Centre for Evidence-based Health Care
tyoung@sun.ac.za
+27 21 938 9886

Prof Susan v Schalkwyk​​​
Centre for Health Professions Education
scvs@sun.ac.za
+27 21 938 9595