Educational Series
The POHER Educational Series was launched in April 2020 as a platform to educate, inform, and inspire. Designed to support students, early-career professionals, and lifelong learners, the series provides a unique opportunity to engage with experts in global health, research, education, leadership, and more.
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Each month, we host virtual sessions led by distinguished speakers and professionals from around the world. Topics range from mentorship, research fundamentals, scientific writing, and CV building to grant writing, journalism in healthcare, and navigating predatory journals.
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The series not only fosters knowledge sharing but also builds a strong, connected community of individuals passionate about advancing health and education across the Pan-African region and beyond.​
2025 Upcoming Educational Series
2025 Past Educational Series
Dr Ganiyat Oyeleke
Professor Olugbenga Mokuolu
FEBRUARY 2025
Speaker: Dr Peter Kingham
Topic: Introduction to Grant Writing: Basic Concepts (Part 1)
Date: Monday 18th February 2025
Time: 07:00 a.m USA EST (US and Canada)
Moderator: Shirley Sarah Dadson
Speaker: Mr Douglas William Ford
Topic: My journey of innovation and entrepreneurship: why and how?
Date: Wednesday 19th February 2025
Time: Noon USA EST (US and Canada)
Moderator: Shirley Sarah Dadson
MARCH 2025
Speaker: Dr Mercy N. Mumba, PhD, RN, CMSRN
Topic: Grant writing workshop: the ins and outs of a grant (Part 2)
Date: Thursday 6th March 2025
Time: Noon USA EST (US and Canada)
Moderator: Korede Oluwadamilare Adekanye
Empowering Women and Girls in Medicine and Research Webinar
Speakers
Dr Mumba Chalwe
Dr Margaret Kasaro
Dr Ignatius Esene
Dr Jodian Pinkney
Topic: Empowering Women and Girls in Medicine and Research
Date: Wednesday 19th March 2025
Time: Noon USA EST (US and Canada)
Moderator: Derlyne Omwoyo, Frank-Awat Abaiweh, Olayinka Olatunbosun, Patricia Wanjiru, Shirley Sarah Dadson
APRIL 2025
Speaker: Professor Manal Hassan
Topic: Introduction to basic concepts of research - definition and types (Part 1)
Date: Wednesday 16th April 2025
Time: Noon USA EST (US and Canada)
Moderator: Derlyne Nyakara Omwoyo
Speaker: Dr Amir Mohareb
Topic: Journal Club: How to present a scientific article for journal club
Date: Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Time: Noon USA EST (US and Canada)
Moderator: Derlyne Nyakara Omwoyo
MAY 2025
Speaker: Dr Willbroad Mutale
Topic: Building a healthcare business - how & Why? What worked & What did not work
Date: Wednesday 14th May 2025
Time: 1:00 PM USA EST (US and Canada)
Moderator: Teddy Mukuka
JUNE 2025
Speaker: Professor Manal Hassan
Topic: Introduction to basic concepts of research - definition and types (Part 2)
Date: Wednesday 11th June 2025
Time: Noon PM USA EST (US and Canada)
Moderator: King Mwila
Choosing a Specialty/Subspecialty in Medicine Webinar
Speakers
Dr Brenda Kubheka
Dr Namakando Liusha
Dr Francis Mupeta
Date: Wednesday 25th June 2025
Time: 1:00 PM USA EST (US and Canada)
Moderator: Teddy Mukuka, Korede Oluwadamilare Adekanye, Chris Garang Bol Malek, Patricia Wanjiru Kamau