Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism

Needs assessment and evaluation of a short course to improve faculties teaching skills at a former World Health Organization regional teacher training center

JAVAD KOJURI; MITRA AMINI; ZAHRA KARIMIAN; MOHAMMAD REZA DEHGHANI; MAHBOOBEH SABER; LEILA BAZRAFCAN; SEDIGHEH EBRAHIMI; RITA REZAEE

Volume 3, Issue 1 , January 2015, , Pages 1-8

Abstract

Introduction: In the design of educational programs, much attentionhas been paid to teaching methods, needs assessment, an importantpart of the development of educational programs, ... Read More Introduction: In the design of educational programs, much attentionhas been paid to teaching methods, needs assessment, an importantpart of the development of educational programs, generally isneglected. Another important aspect in educational program design isassessing effectiveness. The aims of this study were to design a formalneeds assessment program to define the core contents of a facultydevelopment program, and to determine whether participation in thefaculty development program reinforced new teaching skills.Methods: A teacher-training program was designed at ShirazUniversity of Medical Sciences to help medical instructors boosttheir teaching skills. Needs assessment was done with nominal grouptechnique followed by a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire. Theprogram, imparted in workshop format, covered effective teachingmethods, feedback, assessing knowledge and time management.Instruction was in the form of lectures, group discussions, casesimulations, video presentations and role-plays. The program wasevaluated in several phases using data triangulation and multi-itemassessments of overall program quality in three major dimensions:Kirkpatrick program evaluation model, evaluation of theeducational environment and qualitative analysis with open-endedquestions. All participants in the study belonged to the academicstaff of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (n=396).Results: Seven main categories were derived from nominal grouptechniques and questionnaires. After the program, participantsrated the quality of the program highly. They felt that the educationalintervention was appropriate and had a positive impact on theirknowledge of effective teaching methods, feedback, knowledgeassessment and time management. Assessment of the effectivenessof the program showed that participants reported significantimprovements in their teaching abilities.Conclusion: Our faculty development program have a significantpositive effect on medical university teaching staff members’competencies. Further research is needed to investigate whetherthe faculty development program actually results in improvedteaching performance.Keywords: Faculty, Teaching, Effectiveness, Assessment, Needs assessment

Comparison of residents’ approaches to clinical decisions before and after the implementation of Evidence Based Medicine course

ZAHRA KARIMIAN; JAVAD KOJOURI; MOHAMMAD MAHDI SAGHEB; ALI MAHBOUDI; MAHBOOBEH SABER; MITRA AMINI; MOHAMMAD REZA DEHGHANI

Volume 2, Issue 4 , October 2014, , Pages 170-175

Abstract

Introduction: It has been found that the decision-making process in medicine is affected, to a large extent, by one’s experience, individual mentality, previous models, and common ... Read More Introduction: It has been found that the decision-making process in medicine is affected, to a large extent, by one’s experience, individual mentality, previous models, and common habitual approaches, in addition to scientific principles. Evidence-based medicine is an approach attempting to reinforce scientific, systematic and critical thinking in physicians and provide the ground for optimal decision making. In this connection, the purpose of the present study is to find out to what extent the education of evidence based medicine affects clinical decision making.Methods: The present quasi-experimental study was carried out on 110clinical residents, who started their education in September, 2012 and finally 62 residents filled out the questionnaires. The instrument used was a researchermade questionnaire containing items on four decision-making approaches. The questionnaire was used both as a pre-test and a post-test to assess the residents’ viewpoints on decision making approaches. The validity of the questionnaire was determined using medical education and clinical professionals’ viewpoints, and the reliability was calculated through Chronbach alpha; it was found to be 0.93. The results were analyzed by paired t-test using SPSS, version 14.Results: The results demonstrated that evidence-based medicine workshopsignificantly affected the residents’ decision-making approaches (p<0.001).The pre-test showed that principles-based, reference-based and routinemodel-based approaches were more preferred before the program (p<0.001). However, after the implementation of the program, the dominant approaches used by the residents in their decision making were evidence-based ones.Conclusion: To develop the evidence-based approach, it is necessary foreducational programs to continue steadily and goal-orientedly. In addition, the equipment infrastructure such as the Internet, access to data bases, scientific data, and clinical guides should develop more in the medical departments.Keywords: Clinical, Evidence-based medicine, Decision making, Resident

Scholarship criteria in higher education from expert’s viewpoints: A qualitative study

ZAHRA KARIMIAN; MAHMOOD ABOLGHASEMI; ZAHRA SABAGHIAN; MOHAMAD HASAN PARDAKHTCHI

Volume 1, Issue 4 , October 2013, , Pages 129-135

Abstract

Introduction: The scholarship domains based on Boyer’s definition includes discovery, teaching and learning, application, integration and engagement, but it is a main question that ... Read More

Implementation and evolution of the horizontal integration at shiraz medical school

MITRA AMINI; JAVAD KOJURI; ALI MAHBUDI; FARHAD LOTFI; ATEFEH SEGHATOLESLAM; ZAHRA KARIMIAN; MESBAH SHAMS

Volume 1, Issue 1 , January 2013, , Pages 21-27

Abstract

Introduction: General medical education starts with basic sciences whichusually continue about 2.5 to 3 years. In this period, the students study basic medical sciences and then start ... Read More

Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism

Articles in Press

Current Issue

Volume 12 (2024)

Volume 11 (2023)

Volume 10 (2022)

Volume 9 (2021)

Volume 8 (2020)

Volume 7 (2019)

Volume 6 (2018)

Volume 5 (2017)

Volume 4 (2016)

Volume 3 (2015)

Volume 2 (2014)

Volume 1 (2013)

Author = ZAHRA KARIMIAN

Needs assessment and evaluation of a short course to improve faculties teaching skills at a former World Health Organization regional teacher training center

Abstract

Comparison of residents’ approaches to clinical decisions before and after the implementation of Evidence Based Medicine course

Abstract

Scholarship criteria in higher education from expert’s viewpoints: A qualitative study

Abstract

Implementation and evolution of the horizontal integration at shiraz medical school

Abstract