Table 2 Summary of the activities of the four medical education departments canvassed in this study

Build capacity for faculty in HPE

x

x

x

x

Support the development of scholarship in teaching and learning

x

x

x

x

Support curriculum development, renewal and implementation

x

x

x

x

Offer Postgraduate diplomas, Masters and Doctorate degrees in HPE

x

x

x

Student academic support

x

x

x

Mentor faculty and provide educational advice

x

x

Provide quality assurance at the institution and affiliated schools

x

x

Consult on education matters for the region

x

Coordinate research in medical education

x

x

Manage the clinical skills laboratory

x

x