Perception of faculty members of Regional Medical School toward faculty development program
Joint Authors
Salih, Karim al-Din Muhammad Ali
al-Jak, Ibrahim Awad
al-Shahrani, Abd Allah M.
Abbas, Muhammad
Source
Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences
Issue
Vol. 14, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2019), pp.65-77, 13 p.
Publisher
Omdurman Islamic University Faculty of Medicine
Publication Date
2019-09-30
Country of Publication
Sudan
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction: Any types or process of activities that are performed by a group or an individual to enhance, promote, and improve the performance, competencies or skills of a health professional at an institute level are defined as faculty development which has many other names like staff development, academic development, and educational development.
The importance of faculty development stressed by Harden is equivalent to curriculum development, which is a very difficult assignment.
Objectives: To determine the pattern of faculty members’ perception toward their weekly faculty development program.
Methodology: Enrolling the faculty members of the College of Medicine, University of Bisha, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (COM/UB,KSA).
COM/UB adopting the innovative curriculum (problem-based learning, team-based learning, interactive lectures, and case-based learning and seminars.
Each Tuesday, faculty members gather in the faculty development academic program (FDAP) room to discuss issues related to medical education and quality.
Usually, there is a presentation on the selected topic over 25 min, followed by a discussion and workshop, and finally, a recommendation is drawn.
The inclusion criterion is those studying in the college for a period of more than one year.
New joiners and those studying for a period of less than one year were excluded.
Faculty members were enrolled optionally and requested to fill a validated questionnaire.
Results: The response rate was 92% of total staff.
More than 89%, 87%, 86% and 74% thought that the FDAP is useful to them, helps them in addressing academic issues in the faculty, is an enriching experience, and thought that it helps them in constructing high-quality multiple choice questions (MCQs).
Finally, 84% were interested in presenting topics in FDP.
Conclusion: FDAP was positively perceived by the faculty members of the University Bisha/College of Medicine, since it enriches their experience and satisfies their academic job.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Salih, Karim al-Din Muhammad Ali& al-Shahrani, Abd Allah M.& al-Jak, Ibrahim Awad& Abbas, Muhammad. 2019. Perception of faculty members of Regional Medical School toward faculty development program. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences،Vol. 14, no. 3, pp.65-77.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Salih, Karim al-Din Muhammad Ali…[et al.]. Perception of faculty members of Regional Medical School toward faculty development program. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences Vol. 14, no. 3 (2019), pp.65-77.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Salih, Karim al-Din Muhammad Ali& al-Shahrani, Abd Allah M.& al-Jak, Ibrahim Awad& Abbas, Muhammad. Perception of faculty members of Regional Medical School toward faculty development program. Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences. 2019. Vol. 14, no. 3, pp.65-77.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-898880
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 73-77
Record ID
BIM-898880