Retention of Graduates and Faculty in Medical Schools in Sub-Saharan Africa: Case Study

DOI: 10.5176/2251-3833_GHC15.49

Authors: Seble Frehywot and Abdel Karim Koumare

Abstract:

One of the greatest difficulties that medical school in Sub-Saharan Africa are facing regarding increasing the number of their graduates is the acute lack of faculty. This paper will detail the medical school systems in 2 low income countries in Sub-Saharan Africa- Mali - and how they are managing to retain their faculty and students in country.

Keywords: Retention, Medical school role in retention, Role of public and private sector in retention