An international medical education collaborative to enhance academic and clinical capacity in South Africa: a six-year review of Discovery-Mass General Fellowship

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of an international fellowship in improving medical education and clinical training in South Africa.
• Longitudinal analysis of the Discovery-Mass General Fellowship over six years
• Assessment of participant outcomes in both academic and clinical settings
• Comparison of capacity-building efforts across international contexts
• Positive impacts on academic performance and clinical skills reported among fellowship participants
• Demonstrated necessity for similar training programs in low- and middle-income countries
• Highlighted ongoing global health workforce shortages, emphasizing the need for innovative solutions