Lessons learnt and opportunities for growth and transformation during the Covid-19 era and beyond: experiences of Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Zimbabwe

Abstract

Zimbabwe, like the rest of the world, has been severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. Medical education, constrained by decades-long crises, was confronted by yet another crisis. This concept paper seeks to reflect on the lessons learnt by the University of Zimbabwe Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in executing its academic business. It looks at some of the gaps experienced in each of the service areas and the lessons learnt as a result. The authors also reflect on how far we can think creatively towards transforming medical education and training in the post-Covid era.