Journal of Advances in Medical Education & Professionalism

An evaluation of the elements of internal medicine physiopathology curriculum in general practice based on the perspectives of faculty members of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

JAMSHID ESLAMI; MOHSEN KHADEMI

Volume 3, Issue 2 , April 2015, , Pages 62-67

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Introduction: An evaluation of the curriculum elementscan be recognized as a necessity in curriculum dynamic andimprovement. This study aimed at evaluating five main elementsof a physiopathology ... Read More Introduction: An evaluation of the curriculum elementscan be recognized as a necessity in curriculum dynamic andimprovement. This study aimed at evaluating five main elementsof a physiopathology curriculum in internal medicine (objectives,content, methods, evaluation, and management).Method: The present study is of a descriptive-analytical type, andthe study population consisted of a total of 48 faculty members ofinternal medicine physiopathology department at Shiraz Universityof Medical Sciences. Participants were selected using Cochran’ssample size formula and through simple random sampling. Thedata were collected using a 58-item questionnaire devised by theresearcher, using curriculum planning experts. Face and contentvalidity of the scale were obtained through expert views andmodifications provided by 10 professors and experts in medicalcurriculum evaluation. Also, research reliability was calculatedusing Alpha Cronbachto be 0.99. Reliability value and coefficientwas acceptable. Moreover, One-sample t-test, Independent t-testand One-way ANOVA were used for data analysis.Results: Based on the faculty members’ views, of the fivecurriculum elements, objectives and content were in relatively goodconditions (at an average level) while other elements includingmethod, evaluation and management were in poor conditions(lower than average). According to results of two-way ANOVA,there was a significant relationship between faculty members withvarious work experience in terms of curriculum evaluation.Conclusion: According to research findings, a comparativeexamination of the curriculum elements and their characteristicsin physiopathology course can be conducted, resulting inidentification of curriculum weaknesses and their pitfalls. Also,with regard to teaching, evaluation, management methods, weakand strong points of the course, efficiency, and effectiveness ofthe elements were identified.Keywords: Evaluation; Curriculum; Faculty

Survey of relationship between principals’ demographic characteristics and conflict management style choices

SEDIGHEH MOKHTARPOUR; MOHSEN KHADEMI; HOSSEIN MOKHTARPOUR

Volume 1, Issue 2 , April 2013, , Pages 64-67

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Introduction: Conflict is inevitable in workplaces and it is very important to manage it in a proper way to minimize the problems that might arise. The aim of this research is surveying ... Read More

A survey to study and compare factors affecting human resources efficiency

MOHSEN KHADEMI; SEDIGHEH MOKHTARPOUR; AKBAR MOMENI RAD; FATIMAH AVATEFI FARD

Volume 1, Issue 1 , January 2013, , Pages 33-35

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Introduction: The human resources are considered the main asset of anysociety. If used properly and effectively, it will create other sources and above all the added value. The quality ... Read More

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Author = MOHSEN KHADEMI

An evaluation of the elements of internal medicine physiopathology curriculum in general practice based on the perspectives of faculty members of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Abstract

Survey of relationship between principals’ demographic characteristics and conflict management style choices

Abstract

A survey to study and compare factors affecting human resources efficiency

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