Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Department for Educational Development, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
2 Department of Surgery, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
3 Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University, Karachi, Pakistan
Abstract
Introduction: The clinical learning environment (CLE) is an important element of competency-based postgraduate medical education (CBME). Trainee perceptions of their CLE serve as a quality indicator of the teaching and learning taking place at the workplace. This study aimed to investigate the trainees’ perceptions regarding their CLE and identify strengths and
weaknesses to support CBME.
Methods: A universal sampling was employed for this crosssectional survey. The electronic version of the Postgraduate Hospital Educational Environment Measure (PHEEM) inventory was sent via email to all the trainees who were enrolled in all 35 residency programs at our university and consented to participate in the study.
Results: A total of 347 (69.4%) residents responded; of them, 65.7% were females. The overall mean score was 107 (66.8%), suggesting a generally favorable opinion of the workplace, with room for improvement. Mean scores for the subscales of Autonomy, Teaching, and Social Support were 33.42±7.24 (more positive), 42±8.9 (moving in the right direction), and 27.9±6.2 (more pros than cons), respectively. There was no difference in the CLE perceptions based on gender. Overall and subscale scores differed significantly across residency programs, with the highest in Radiology (122.3±13.5) and the lowest in Surgical disciplines (95.47±19.0); and year of residency, with the highest in the first year (111.3±17.8) and the lowest in the final year (81.5±34.3).
Conclusion: Evaluating the EE offers valuable insights into enhancing training quality by identifying both strengths and weaknesses, and prioritizing areas in any planned enhancements. The EE for the postgraduate training appears to be prepared for implementing CBME, with certain areas warranting improvement.
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