1. Jehu E Iputo Walter Sisulu University
Presentation title
Jehu E Iputo
Walter Sisulu University

2. Overview of CBE at Walter Sisulu University
To provide an education that is responsive to the needs of the community.
Integration of community service into the learning programme
Emphasis on primary health care, and sustainable rural development in partnership with communities and service providers

3. WSU Community
Rural Community of the Eastern Cape

4. Community Engagement
The community and the health system was involved in developing and achieving consensus on the mandate of the medical school
The mandate guides all school activities, including strategic planning
The school operates in partnership with all relevant stake holders across all sectors with special emphasis on the primary health needs and the social needs of our community.

5. Our competencies are well defined and there is consensus among stake holders on desired outcomes
We have regular reviews and revision of our shared goals

6. Level of community engagement
On this slide, comment or circle the box that best describes the level of community engagement that best describes your CBE

7. Sustainability of Community Engagement
We developed a framework to address power imbalances leading to shared power
We strive to have consensus amongst all stakeholders with regards to goals, progress and values
Good communication strategies
Transparency in costs and benefits
Regular review – i.e ‘engage and reengage’ to disengage when done

8. Challenges Active process – needs continuous nurturing
Expensive – source of tension between the education priorities and service priorities

9. Question for Thought
How feasible is it to embed health professions training within the health systems in sub-Saharan Africa

10. Contact Info
Jehu E Iputo
School of Medicine
Walter Sisulu University
P Bag X1
Mthatha 5117
South Africa