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. 2009 Sep 23:14:16.
doi: 10.3885/meo.2009.Res00317.

A multi-institutional survey on faculty development needs, priorities and preferences in medical education in an Asian medical school

Zubair Amin  1 , Khoo Hoon Eng, Chong Yap Seng, Tan Chay Hoon, Goh Poh Sun, Dujeepa D Samarasekera, Chan Yiong Huak, Koh Dow Rhoon
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A multi-institutional survey on faculty development needs, priorities and preferences in medical education in an Asian medical school

Zubair Amin et al. Med Educ Online. .

Abstract

Background: Faculty development in medical education is crucial for maintaining academic vitality. The authors conducted a needs assessment survey in Singapore to determine the educational needs and priorities of clinical faculty.

Methods: This study implemented a questionnaire-based, anonymous, multi-institutional survey with stratified random sampling. Each question was anchored with two statements on a 9-point scale. Respondents were asked to determine their current knowledge and the knowledge they would need in future.

Results: The response rate was 81.9%. Overall, the participants' current knowledge was rated either "modest" (scale 4-6) or "substantial" (scale 7-9), irrespective of teaching experience. Participants reported higher knowledge in areas related to teaching and modest knowledge in educational concepts and assessment. They reported a need for higher knowledge in most areas to function well as a teacher.

Conclusion: The need for faculty development is universal and independent of teaching experience in this group. Teaching faculty from the institutes studied understood the need for improved knowledge in pedagogical knowledge.

Keywords: Singapore; faculty development needs assessment.

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