the University of The West indies

From Paediatrics to Child and Adolescent Health: A History of the Development of a Department

Issue:

Vol 67, Issue 5: 2018: Special Issue Commemorating the 70th Anniversary of The University of the West Indies

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2018.181

Pages:

387–97

Synopsis:

This paper reports on the development of a Department of Child and Adolescent Health, with a focus on the development of undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and training programmes and their impact. Departmental successes and challenges in this area are also discussed.

ABSTRACT

Received:

01 May, 2018

Accepted:

03 Aug, 2018

Published:

21 Dec, 2018

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Paediatric Department

the University of The West indies

undergraduate and postgraduate teaching

Journal Authors:

M Samms-Vaughan

e-Published: 19 Dec, 2018

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Factors Associated with Depression in Students at The University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica

Issue:

Vol 58, Issue 1 (2009)

Pages:

21–7

Synopsis:

This paper examines factors associated with depression in students attending the University of the West Indies Mona campus, Jamaica. Students with a chronic condition or a disability manifested higher depression scores than those without.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This project examines the factors associated with depression in students attending the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.

Method: Students enrolled in the Foundation courses during the first and second semesters of the 2005/2006 academic year were administered the Brief Screen for Depression as well as a demographic questionnaire as part of a larger study.

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

Jamaica

the University of The West indies

Depression in University students

Journal Authors:

GA Lowe

GE Lipps

R Young

e-Published: 17 Sep, 2013

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The Evolution of Undergraduate Medical Training at The University of the West Indies: 1948-2008

Issue:

Vol 57, Issue 6 (2008) - Special Issue on UWI 60th Anniversary, 1948 - 2008

Pages:

530–6

Synopsis:

The increasing pace of new developments has been challenging but a coordinated response is vital if The University of the West Indies is to continue to attract the brightest and the best and to lead the way as the premiere provider of quality medical training in the region.

INTRODUCTION

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Journal Sections:

Original Articles

Keywords:

the University of The West indies

Undergraduate Medical Training

Journal Authors:

JM Branday

RA Carpenter

e-Published: 25 Jul, 2013