Description of Collaborative Activity: |
The Medical Education Partnership Initiative (MEPI) is intended to build human capacity for health in Africa by strengthening the medical education system in an environment that values and nurtures research in President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)-funded countries. This program also works to build clinical and research capacity in Africa as part of a retention strategy for faculty of medical schools and clinical professors. The 15 awards administered by FIC/NIH are now in a no-cost extension year to complete their activities. NIH/MEPI works in collaboration with OGAC, HRSA, USAID, DOD, Peace Corps, African Ministries of Health, as well as international agencies, including the World Health Organization, World Bank, and Welcome Trust. |
NIH Participating Institutes/Centers/Office of the Director: |
FIC, NCI, NHGRI, NHLBI, NIMH, NINDS, NINR, OD/DPCPSI/OAR, OD/DPCPSI/ORWH, OD/DPCPSI/OSC |
