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. 2019 Nov 1;19(1):400.
doi: 10.1186/s12909-019-1832-3.

A longitudinal faculty development program: supporting a culture of teaching

Annette Burgess  1   2 , Elie Matar  3   4 , Brendon Neuen  5   6   7 , Greg J Fox  5   8
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A longitudinal faculty development program: supporting a culture of teaching

Annette Burgess et al. BMC Med Educ. .

Abstract

Background: Recent trends in faculty development demonstrate a shift from short term to long-term programs; formal to informal learning in the workplace; individual to group settings; and from individual support to institutional support. The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate a one-year Clinical Teaching Fellowship (CTF) program designed to equip early career medical practitioners and basic scientists with necessary skills to facilitate Team-based learning (TBL).

Methods: The CTF program provided formal training, a choice of informal professional development activities, and practical co-teaching opportunities in TBL. Of the 40 registrants, 31 (78%) completed the program. Data were collected via questionnaire and focus group. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and framework analysis.

Results: Participants considered the CTF program as relevant to their needs and useful to their career. Learning was enriched through the combination of training, practical teaching experience alongside senior clinical teachers, the multi-disciplinary context of training and co-teaching in TBLs; and the sense of community. Competing clinical responsibilities made it difficult to attend training and TBL teaching.

Conclusions: The CTF program provided a longitudinal faculty development framework promoting preparation, practice and development of teaching skills. Securing institutional support to invest in the growth and development of early career teachers is essential to sustained innovation and excellence in teaching.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no competing interests. Author Annette Burgess is a member of the editorial board member for BMC Medical Education. She had no editorial role in the review process of this manuscript.

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Integrated function of the one-year Clinical Teaching Fellowship program
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Clinical Teaching Fellowship (CTF) participant experience (N = 23)
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