Welcome to the Centre for Health Professions Education (CHPE)
The Centre for Health Professions Education (CHPE) at North-West University is dedicated to advancing innovative, high-quality teaching, learning, and assessment in health sciences education. Established in 2018, the CHPE has grown into a dynamic hub for faculty development, research, and educational innovation within the Faculty of Health Sciences.
Who We Are
Our team comprises five full-time staff members (four academic and one support staff), all committed to enhancing health professions education through teaching, research, and professional development.
What We Do
The CHPE operates at the intersection of undergraduate and postgraduate education, faculty development, and research, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. Our work focuses on:
- Innovative Teaching & Learning – Supporting lecturers in implementing cutting-edge, evidence-based educational practices.
- Faculty Development – Offering tailored workshops, training, and consultations to empower educators.
- Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) – Driving research that enhances teaching and learning in health professions education.
- Collaborative Projects – Partnering with the Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and other NWU units to promote quality enhancement and educational innovation.
Get Involved
We invite lecturers, researchers, and health professionals to engage with us in transforming health professions education. Whether you're looking for faculty development opportunities, research collaboration, or teaching support, the CHPE is here to assist you.
- Interested in our workshops and training? Check out our upcoming faculty development sessions.
- Want to contribute to SoTL research? Learn more about CTL support, our current projects and how to get involved.
- Interested in our postgraduate programmes? Learn more about our current postgraduate programmes and how to get involved.
For more information or to connect with us, visit our [Contact Us Page].