Partnership for development: A peer mentorship model for PhD students

investigating the feasibility of a proposed model for geometric design of deployable arch structures

deployable scissor type structures are composed of the so-called scissor-like elements (sles), which are connected to each other at an intermediate point through a pivotal connection and allow them to be folded into a compact bundle for storage or transport. several sles are connected to each other in order to form units with regular polygonal plan views. the sides and radii of the polygons are...

Pnm-16: A Peer Model Experience for UniversityStudents

Presenting a Model for Student Development Issues

Abstract: This study aimed to provide a multilevel model of student development issues with a qualitative approach, using a systematic review of previous studies and the seven-step meta-combination method of Sandlowski and Barso (2007). For this purpose, to determine the direction of the study, the research question was selected, and then to collect information to answer the research question, ...

Strengthening mentorship for leadership development.

Given predictions of a looming shortfall in nursing human resources and the need for strong leaders to meet the challenges of sustaining and managing the healthcare of Canadians in the face of this crisis, a focus on leadership development becomes critical. Canada needs a new cohort of leaders in nursing and healthcare, as the current cohort is fast approaching retirement. Today’s cohort of nur...

Near-peer mentorship for undergraduate training in Ugandan medical schools: views of undergraduate students

INTRODUCTION Masters Students are major stakeholders in undergraduate medical education but their contribution has not been documented in Uganda. The aim of the study was to explore and document views and experiences of undergraduate students regarding the role of masters students as educators in four Ugandan medical schools. METHODS This was a cross-sectional descriptive study using qualitat...