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Joint EASPS-AAPS conference in Tanzania 2023: a beginning of the pragmatic efforts to promote physiology education, research, and practice in East Africa
Journal
Advances in Physiology Education
ISSN
1043-4046
Date Issued
2024-09-01
Author(s)
Abdullateef Isiaka Alagbonsi
Faadiel Essop
Marina Njelekela
Abebaye Aragaw Leminie
Robert Ojiambo
Evangelista Kenan Malindisa
Faraj Omar Alkizim
Herbert Izo Ninsiima
Teketel Eristu Kediso
Fredirick L. Mashili
Omary Chillo
Ashabilan A. Ebrahim
Ikunda Dionis
Jacktan Josephat Ruhighira
Nchafatso Gikenyi Obonyo
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1152/advan.00091.2024
Abstract
The East African Society of Physiological Sciences (EASPS) identified many problems associated with the practice and impact of
physiology training and graduates within the region. The EASPS, in conjunction with the African Association of Physiological
Sciences (AAPS), resolved to tackle those identified problems in the region by organizing a regional conference in Tanzania
between November 29, 2023, and December 1, 2023. The conference was successful with remarkable achievements, including
production of Physiology Curriculum for African Universities (PhysioCAFUN); launching of the International Union of Physiological
Sciences (IUPS) African Physiology Mentoring Program; educational workshops on physiology teaching and skills acquisition; plenary sessions on various inspiring scientific topics for advancement of research capacities and current trends in physiological sciences; presentation of abstracts by authors and publishing of the abstracts as edited conference proceedings in the Journal of
African Association of Physiological Sciences; presentation of awards to the top 10 abstracts and 7 other key Local Organizing
Committee members and partners; first annual general meeting of the EASPS members; networking of participants within and
beyond Africa; and recognition of the formation processes of national physiological societies in Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, and
Tanzania.
NEW & NOTEWORTHY The joint East African Society of Physiological Sciences (EASPS)-African Association of Physiological
Sciences (AAPS) conference in Tanzania was a successful event where we launched the Physiology Curriculum for African
Universities (PhysioCAFUN) and the International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS) Physiology Mentoring Program in Africa.
We also organized educational workshops on physiology functional tests that equipped participants with practical skills. Authors
presented their peer-reviewed abstracts, which have now been published in the Journal of African Association of Physiological
Sciences. Participants attended from 24 countries across Africa, Europe, Asia, and United States.
physiology training and graduates within the region. The EASPS, in conjunction with the African Association of Physiological
Sciences (AAPS), resolved to tackle those identified problems in the region by organizing a regional conference in Tanzania
between November 29, 2023, and December 1, 2023. The conference was successful with remarkable achievements, including
production of Physiology Curriculum for African Universities (PhysioCAFUN); launching of the International Union of Physiological
Sciences (IUPS) African Physiology Mentoring Program; educational workshops on physiology teaching and skills acquisition; plenary sessions on various inspiring scientific topics for advancement of research capacities and current trends in physiological sciences; presentation of abstracts by authors and publishing of the abstracts as edited conference proceedings in the Journal of
African Association of Physiological Sciences; presentation of awards to the top 10 abstracts and 7 other key Local Organizing
Committee members and partners; first annual general meeting of the EASPS members; networking of participants within and
beyond Africa; and recognition of the formation processes of national physiological societies in Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, and
Tanzania.
NEW & NOTEWORTHY The joint East African Society of Physiological Sciences (EASPS)-African Association of Physiological
Sciences (AAPS) conference in Tanzania was a successful event where we launched the Physiology Curriculum for African
Universities (PhysioCAFUN) and the International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS) Physiology Mentoring Program in Africa.
We also organized educational workshops on physiology functional tests that equipped participants with practical skills. Authors
presented their peer-reviewed abstracts, which have now been published in the Journal of African Association of Physiological
Sciences. Participants attended from 24 countries across Africa, Europe, Asia, and United States.
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