We are committed to strengthening the healthcare workforce by equipping current and future professionals with the skills, mentorship, and opportunities needed to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care. 

Mentorship in Research and Academic Development

We mentor medical students and early-career doctors in Uganda across the full research lifecycle through practical, hands-on training. Through this mentorship, we aim to build confident researchers who can generate high-quality evidence to improve health outcomes locally and globally. Our mentorship covers:

Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis

• Protocol development
• Search strategy design
• Study screening and selection
• Data extraction and synthesis

Research Study Development

• Study design and methodology
• Institutional Review Board (IRB) application writing and submission

Scientific Writing and Publication

• Manuscript writing and journal submission process
• Abstract writing and submission
• Research poster design

Scientific Communication

• Conference presentation skills

Grant Writing

• Proposal development and funding applications

Apply here to the mentorship program

Ongoing studies

1. Causes of and risk factors for Asphyxia Neonatorum in sub-Saharan Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis, following the PRISMA 2020 updated guidelines. 2025 CRD420251118757
2. Artificial Intelligence in Surgical Health Care: A Systematic Review on Implementation, Adoption, Barriers, Facilitators, and Outcomes 2026 CRD420261305972

Volunteer Engagement in Health Program Implementation

We collaborate with volunteer medical professionals both locally and internationally to design and implement community health programs. These programs expand access to care while providing hands-on learning opportunities for healthcare trainees. including:

• Mobile medical and surgical outreach clinics/camps
• Mobile Prenatal/Maternal and child health clinics 

Apply to be a Volunteer or a Mentee