SELF Workshop on Evaluation and Research

Nairobi, Kenya | 13 September 2025

As part of the collaboration with the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS), this workshop in Nairobi brought together PAACS faculty and affiliated researchers involved in surgical education and clinical training, particularly those with an interest in research and evaluation. The goal was to review and advance strategies for evaluating the real-world impact of SELF training modules. The workshop also spotlighted ongoing research efforts across several African countries and explored new opportunities for collaborative research.

Key Objectives of the Workshop:

  • Built shared understanding of current evaluation efforts underway across SELF.

  • Created opportunities for PAACS faculty to participate in future module research.

  • Identified training sites for expanded evaluation activities.

  • Established a stronger partnership between PAACS and SELF on research strategy and module development.

Agenda

Location: Brackenhurst Hotel / Room: to be confirmed

08:30 – 09:00 Welcome, introductions, and workshop goals

09:00 – 10:30 Status update on SELF program and modules under development

10:30 – 11:00 Break / Kenyan chai

11:00 – 12:30 Review of current evaluation program and integration into training strategy

12:30 – 13:30 Lunch

13:30 – 15:00 Exploring PAACS researcher involvement in module testing pipeline

15:00 – 15:30 Break / Kenyan chai

15:30 – 16:30 Discussion, Q&A, and next steps

16:30 – 17:00 Wrap-up and closing remarks

Details

  • 13 September 2025

    Limuru, Kenya

    Brackenhurst Hotel

  • Faculty and researchers affiliated with PAACS programs who are engaged in surgical education and clinical training, especially those with interest in research and evaluation.

  • A key goal is to build a shared understanding of ongoing evaluation efforts across SELF, while identifying clear opportunities for PAACS faculty to contribute to future module research.

  • There is no cost to participate. It is free.

  • This workshop is a collaboration among the SELF community of practice. Key contributors include PAACS and the Intuitive Foundation.