Apply for the Award

Criterion 1

Needs Assessment

Describe how you determined the need of this initiative.  Provide evidence of a needs assessment and describe how the goals of the initiative are aligned with the needs assessment.  For example, was it:  

• Because of accreditation requirements or efforts to align with the school’s mission, organisational priorities and objectives.  
• Based on local, national, global data, performance gaps, logistical challenges the school was facing.   
• Tailored to the needs of your community and health system challenges. 

You should present a clear rationale of how the need for this initiative was determined.  For example: 

• Provide evidence on how the goals are aligned with the needs assessment. 
• Provide evidence on how it helps to improve educational practice