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Thematic Working Groups (TWGs)
Teaching and Learning for Health Policy and System Research
The Teaching and Learning (T&L) Thematic Working Group is a global community committed to strengthening Teaching and Learning in Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR)—a field that is increasingly vital in today’s complex health system landscape.
In an era marked by global polycrises, AI advancements and other intersecting global disparities have exposed deep vulnerabilities in health systems, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. These challenges have underscored the urgent need for stronger health governance, more resilient systems, and a well-equipped health workforce. As countries strive to meet the goals of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Teaching and Learning in HPSR plays a critical role in shaping the policies, institutions, and leadership needed for transformation. Competencies in HPSR is critical for a just health system.
The Teaching & Learning Thematic Working Group provides a platform for educators, researchers, advocates, policymakers and institutions to:
- Advance the teaching and learning of HPSR through innovative, inclusive, and context-sensitive approaches.
- Build capacity among current and future HPSR educators, learners and practitioners.
- Foster collaboration and knowledge exchange across disciplines, regions, and sectors.
- Support the development of high-quality teaching resources and pedagogical tools.
- Promote research on how HPSR is taught and learned, especially in under-resourced settings.
- Contribute to the research and advocacy on HPSR teaching and learning globally.
By connecting a diverse network of stakeholders, the TWG aims to shape the future of HPSR education, re-define concepts and contribute to stronger, more equitable health systems worldwide.
Key activities include:
- Advance T&L HPSR→ Provide a platform for educators, students, trainers, and administrators to share knowledge on HPSR pedagogy, curriculum design, and promote access to teaching resources and research focused on HPSR.
- Build Capacity→ Host capacity-building workshops, roundtables, webinars, establish peer-learning platforms
- Foster collaboration→ Organize sessions at global HPSR conferences and events and collaborate with other societies to encourage exchange among learners, educators, institutions, development partners, and governments to advance HPSR teaching globally.
- Support collaborative curriculum development and co-teaching across institutions and regions.
- Promote research and advocacy→ on HPSR and publish findings, especially from LMIC contexts.
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Gina Teddy
Co-Chair
Ayat Abu-Agla
Co-Chair, Learning TWG and Vice-Chair, Climate TWG
Mahmoud Elsharif
Co-ordinator
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