Department of Biochemistry, PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India.
BMC Med Educ. 2024 Oct 28;24(1):1223. doi: 10.1186/s12909-024-06212-5.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) is vital for healthcare professionals to remain current with advancements and maintain their competence. In India, CME remains in its early stages, lacking a systematic approach. There is a pressing need for a comprehensive framework that addresses needs assessment, program development, accreditation, and credit allocation. Specifically, there is a gap in delivering targeted CME that meets the needs of different medical professionals at appropriate times. The aim of this study is to employ Kern's six steps of curriculum design to plan and evaluate a faculty development program focused on Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) for MD (Doctor of Medicine) Biochemistry professionals.
This study utilized Kern's six-step approach to design a training program on Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) tailored for MD Biochemistry professionals. Approval was obtained from the Institutional Human Ethics Committee. Following problem identification, a targeted needs assessment was conducted through expert consultations. The goal of the program was established, focusing on the development and delivery of an interactive online CME program. The program was developed, implemented and evaluated using surveys and feedback questionnaires.
A comprehensive literature review revealed a notable gap in EPA-related works for MD Biochemistry program. Expert consultations highlighted significant training needs and barriers, such as limited resources and professional commitments. Consequently, the program's primary objective was to raise awareness and sensitize participants to EPA development. A 4-h online CME was designed, featuring expert-led sessions and collaborative group activities. The program attracted 152 participants and utilized interactive elements, such as polls and chats, to foster engagement. Group activities allowed participants to apply concepts in EPA validation. Pre- and post-program surveys demonstrated significant improvements in participants' knowledge and confidence. Feedback highlighted the practical relevance of the content and the interactive, hands-on nature of the sessions.
Kern's six-step approach provided a structured and effective framework for developing the CME program, addressing identified needs and barriers, and enhancing faculty development in MD Biochemistry. This study underscores the importance of a systematic approach in CME to improve program effectiveness.
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继续医学教育（CME）对于医疗保健专业人员跟上最新进展并保持其能力至关重要。在印度，CME 仍处于早期阶段，缺乏系统的方法。迫切需要一个全面的框架，以满足需求评估、计划制定、认证和学分分配的需要。具体来说，在提供满足不同医疗专业人员在适当时间的需求的针对性 CME 方面存在差距。本研究旨在采用 Kern 的课程设计六步来规划和评估针对 MD（医学博士）生物化学专业人员的可委托专业活动（EPAs）的教师发展计划。
本研究采用 Kern 的六步方法设计了针对 MD 生物化学专业人员的可委托专业活动（EPAs）培训计划。该计划获得了机构人类伦理委员会的批准。在确定问题后，通过专家咨询进行了有针对性的需求评估。该计划的目标是制定并提供一个互动式在线 CME 计划。使用调查和反馈问卷来开发、实施和评估该计划。
全面的文献回顾显示，MD 生物化学课程中与 EPA 相关的工作存在明显差距。专家咨询突出了培训需求和障碍，例如资源有限和专业承诺。因此，该计划的主要目标是提高参与者对 EPA 开发的认识和敏感性。设计了一个 4 小时的在线 CME，包括专家主导的课程和协作小组活动。该计划吸引了 152 名参与者，并利用互动元素，如投票和聊天，来促进参与。小组活动使参与者能够将概念应用于 EPA 验证。在计划前后的调查中，参与者的知识和信心都有显著提高。反馈强调了内容的实际相关性和课程的互动、实践性质。
Kern 的六步方法为开发 CME 计划提供了一个结构化和有效的框架，解决了已确定的需求和障碍，并提高了 MD 生物化学的教师发展。本研究强调了在 CME 中采用系统方法来提高计划效果的重要性。
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