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Table 2 Modalities of postgraduate programme initiation

From: The politics and practice of initiating a public health postgraduate programme in three universities in sub-Saharan Africa: the challenges of alignment and coherence

Features

Special

Regular

Admission criteria

Accommodative/flexible

Strict/stringent

Selection

Done by training institution with health ministry

Selection done by University, as per rules of education ministry

Incentives to staff

Additional payment

No additional incentive

Period

Weekends, after hours/evening

Day, regular

Staff

Existing or guest staff

Existing or additional staff needed

Sustainability

Not guaranteed, some evolve to regular with additional staff

Sustainable