Table 1 Comparison of curriculum requirements for UON and UW Implementation Science program
From: Building capacity in implementation science research training at the University of Nairobi
Curriculum requirement | UON | UW |
|---|---|---|
Duration of program (years) | 2 | 4–5 |
Certification awarded | Fellowship | PhD |
Implementation Science Methods | Quantitative and qualitative methods taught | Advanced quantitative and qualitative methods taught |
Political methods | Less emphasis, however skills in stakeholder analysis given | Advanced political research |
Health program management and evaluation | Systematic reviews and comparative analyses of Kenyan health programs | Global program management and evaluation |
Mentorship | Mentors from Kenya and USA | Mentors from USA |
Implementation Science case studies | Mainly Kenyan cases such as voluntary medical male circumcision in a comparative global context | Broad spectrum of case studies from Americas, Asia, and Africa |