Enhanced Medical Education Collaboration Elevates Botswana's Healthcare Sector
In a significant move to inspire and support aspiring medical students, St. George's University (SGU) School of Medicine has formed a three-year partnership with Legae Academy in Gaborone, Botswana. This collaboration aims to provide students at Legae Academy with enhanced opportunities for further education and career advancement in the medical field.
The partnership, which reflects Legae Academy's dedication to global opportunities, offers several key benefits to Legae Academy students who gain admission to SGU. These benefits include partial scholarships for self-funded students, a guaranteed interview scheme, and access to SGU's Global Medic Club, an online learning platform featuring exclusive educational content from St. George’s University.
The guaranteed interview scheme increases students' chances of admission and provides a more secure pathway into SGU. Meanwhile, the partial scholarships help reduce the financial burden of medical education, making it more accessible for students. Access to the Global Medic Club enhances students' learning experience and preparation for medical studies.
Easo Oommen, the School Principal from Legae Academy, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating that it will open up new horizons for the students. Bradley Wade, Regional Director of Recruitment at SGU, commented that the partnership reaffirms SGU's commitment to empowering future healthcare professionals in Botswana.
Legae Academy, founded in 1992, provides affordable secondary education based on the UK education system, following the Cambridge IGCSE and A-level syllabuses. The partnership between SGU and Legae Academy is a significant step forward for both institutions, fostering a new generation of medical professionals in Botswana and across Africa.
To date, SGU has trained 130 medical graduates from Botswana, and this partnership is expected to benefit communities in Botswana and beyond. SGU is committed to addressing the global shortage of doctors, particularly in Africa, and this partnership is a testament to that commitment.
Through this partnership, students from Legae Academy will have enhanced career opportunities in the medical field. The partnership reflects Legae Academy’s commitment to providing its students with better global opportunities, and it is expected to bring about positive change in the healthcare landscape of Botswana and Africa as a whole.
The partners' commitment to global opportunities is demonstrated through the establishment of an online learning platform, Global Medic Club, for Legae Academy students, offering exclusive educational content from St. George’s University for self-development and education in AI, regional medical fields, and online education.
This alliance not only enhances students' learning experience and prepares them for medical studies but also opens new horizons for future career advancement in the medical field by providing access to partial scholarships, a guaranteed interview scheme, and opportunities for community service in Africa's healthcare landscape, thus addressing the global shortage of doctors.
