Publications (2019 to 2023)

1. Maasdorp SD, Paruk F, De Vasconcellos K, Grion C, Joubert I, Joynt GM, Kalafatis N, Lapinsky SE, Lipman J, Malbrain MLNG, Mrara B, Richards GA, Spruyt MGL, Van der Merwe E, Vincent JL, Van der Merwe LJ. 2023. Core competencies in critical care for general medical practitioners in South Africa:A Delphi study. SAJCC 39(3) 67-74.
2. Vorster-de Wet PC, Van der Merwe LJ, Nel R, Nel L. Instrument development to measure student self-efficacy in the teaching and learning environment:Measurement of student self-efficacy. South Africah Journal of Higher Education (accepted for publication 14 November 2023).
3. Van der Merwe LJ, Van Zyl S, Joubert G. 2023. “But this is the new reality, and I will adapt”: understanding lecturers’ experiences of COVID-19 lockdwon online learning and teaching” Medical Science Educator (Accepted for publication 20 October 2023).
4. Van der Merwe LJ, Motlapema N, Matsepe T, Nchepe K, Ramachela P, Rangolo T, Kutu Z, Joubert G, Van Rooyen C. 2023. Medical registrars at the University of the Free State: Burnout, resilience and coping strategies. South African Family Practice ISSN:2078-6190 (PRINT)ISSN: 2078-6204 (ONLINE) (Accepted for publication 21 September 2023)
5. Fichardt AE, Janse van Vuuren CE, Van der Merwe LJ. 2023. Psychological wellbeing, stressors, coping strategies and support of undergraduate healthcare students amidst Covid-19. Health SA Gesondheid ISSN: 1025-9848, E-ISSN: 2071-9736 (Accepted for publication 21 September 2023) Journal: Health SA Gesondheid
6. Tlalajoe-Mokhatla N, Van der Merwe LJ, Jama MP. Social learning and integration factors affecting first0year medical students:views of remedial programme students who failed their first year. Journal of Student Affairs in Africa 2023:11(1), 65 – 76. DOI: 10.24085/jsaa.v11i1.4271
7. Chipamaunga S, Nyoni CN, Kagawa MN, Wessels Q, Kafumukache E, Gwini R, Kandawasvika G, Katowa-Mukwato P, Masanganise R, Nyamakura R, Nyawata I, Pretorius L, Dithole K , Marimo C , Mubuuke AG, Mbalinda SN, Van der Merwe LJ, Prozesky D. 2023. Response to the impact of COVID-19 by health professions education institutions in Africa: a case study on preparedness for remote learning and teaching. Smart Learning Environments 10:31 https://doi.org/10.1186/s40561-023-00249-7.
8. Joubert G, Steinberg WJ, Van der Merwe LJ. 2022. Medical students as research participants: student experiences, questionnaire response rates and preferred modes. African Journal of Health Professions Education 14:3):106-110 https://doi.org/10.7196/AJHPE2022vl4i3.1588
9. Van der Merwe LJ, Nel G, Williams C, et al. The knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding family history of hereditary diseases amongst undergraduate students at the University of the Free State. S Afr Fam Pract. 2022;64(1), a5392. https://doi.org/10.4102/safp. v64i1.5392
10. Kagawa M.N., Chipamaunga-Bamu S., Prozesky D., Kafumukache El, Gwindini Rl, Kandawasvika G., Katowa-Mukwato P., Masanganise R, Pretorius L., Wessels Q., Dithole K., Marimo C., Mubuuke A.G., Mbalinda S.N., Van der Merwe L., Nyoni C.N. 2021. Assessment of Preparedness for Remote Teaching and Learning to Transform Health Professions Education in Sub-Saharan Africa in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Protocol for a Mixed Methods Study with a Case Study Approach. JMIR Research Protocol Jul; 10(7): e28905 doi: 10.2196/28905.
11. Van der Merwe L.J., Botha A., Joubert G. Resilience and coping strategies of undergraduate medical students at the University of the Free State. S Afr J Psychiatry 2020;26(0), a1471. https://doi.org/10.4102/ sajpsychiatry.v26i0.1471
12. Van der Merwe L.J., Botha A., Joubert G. Burnout and associated factors in undergraduate medical students at a South African University. AJHPE 2020;112(2)2-7 doi.org/107196/AJHPE.2020v12i2.1172
13. Brits, H., Joubert, G., Bezuidenhout, J. & Van der Merwe, L.J. Evaluation of assessment marks in the clinical years of an undergraduate medical training programme: Where are we and how can we improve? AJHPE 2020; 12:1 (2078-5127 ONLINE)
14. Brits H, Bezuidenhout J, Van der Merwe L..J. Quality assessment in undergraduate medical training:how to bridge the gap between what we do and what we should do. Pan African Medical Journal. 2020: 36(79) 10.11604/pamj.2020.36.79.23658
15. Brits H., Bezuidenhout J., Van der Merwe L.J., Joubert G. Students` voices: assessment in undergraduate clinical medicine. Pan African Medical Journal. 2020: 36(130). 10.11604/pamj.2020.36.130.22168
16. Brits H., Bezuidenhout J., Van der Merwe L.J., Joubert G. Assessment practices in undergraduate clinical medicine training: What do we do and how can we improve?. Afr J Prm Health Care Fam Med. 2020;12(1), a2341. https://doi.org/10.4102/ phcfm.v12i1.2341
17. Brits H., Bezuidenhout J., Van der Merwe L.J. A framework to benchmark the quality of clinical assessment in a South African undergraduate medical programme. S Afr Fam Pract. 2020;62(1), a5030. https://doi.org/10.4102/safp.v62i1.5030
18. Du Preez M., Van der Merwe L.J., Swart S.B. 2019. Employability skills: what is required of consumer sciences graduates? Journal of Consumer Sciences, Vol 47 ISSN 0378-5254.Available from:https://www.ajol.info/index.php/jfecs/article/view/191601/180757
19. Botha A., Van der Merwe L.J. 2019. "I am still here!" Undergraduate medical students` perceptions of resilience. Journal of Psychology in Africa, 29:6, 589-597, DOI: 10.1080/14330237.2019.1689463.
20. Vorster, A., Gerber, A.M., Van der Merwe, L.J., Van Zyl, S., Second- and third-year medical students’ self-reported alcohol and substance use, smoking habits and academic performance at a South African medical school 2019, Health SA Gesondheid 24(0), a1041. https://doi.org/ 10.4102/hsag.v24i0.1041
21. Joubert G., Steinberg W.J., Van der Merwe L.J. 2019. The selection and inclusion of students as research participants in undergraduate medical student projects at the School of Medicine, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa, 2002 - 2017: An ethical perspective AJHPE 11(2): 57-62. DOI:10.7196/AJHPE.2019.v11i2.1081

Health sciences education

Resilience, burnout and coping, wellbeing

Professional identity formation

Professor Lynette van der Merwe is a medical practitioner specialized in Health Professions Education and leads the Division Health Sciences Education at the University of the Free State in South Africa. She is involved in Health Professions Education research, postgraduate training and supervision and faculty development. Her research interest is the holistic development of current and future healthcare professionals

HPEM 5805:      Basic principles of management in health professions education and health care institutions

HPEM 7905:     Management in health professions education and health care institutions

HPER 5805:      Introduction to basic research in health professions

HPER 7905:      Introduction to research in health professions

MDOC 1513:  Communication skills and the doctor patient relationship (first year MBChB students)

Presenter of CPD lectures for healthcare professionals

Involved in mental health awareness initiatives at UFS 

Mentoring of health professions educators and junior healthcare professionals