All our existing academic programmes have provisions for community and clinical engagement such as the Hospital-Based Education and Services (HOBES) for the BSc MLS programme, and Clinical Outreach programme for the MPhil., Anaesthesia and Critical Care programme.
The HOBES in particular is expected to expose MLS students early to practical experience at each end-of-year holidays (for years 1 to 3) with numerous advantages. Through HOBES, SoMS and CKT-UTAS, will establish strong links with hospitals within its catchment area and beyond by using them as suitable teaching platforms for students at various levels of the study programme and also provide basic medical services through the students to the communities.
The first HOBES is expected to take place in November/December 2024. Draft policy documents are in place to guide the running of the programme.