Faculty development programs for medical teachers in India
Introduction: India has the highest number of medical colleges in the world and subsequently the higher number of medical teachers. There is a dire need of adopting a systematic approach to faculty development to enhance quality education to meet health challenges for 21st Century. This manuscri...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
2016-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Advances in Medical Education and Professionalism |
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| Online Access: | http://jamp.sums.ac.ir/index.php/JAMP/article/view/471 |
| Summary: | Introduction: India has the highest number of medical colleges
in the world and subsequently the higher number of medical
teachers. There is a dire need of adopting a systematic approach to
faculty development to enhance quality education to meet health
challenges for 21st Century. This manuscript provides a landscape
of faculty development programs in India, identifying gaps and
opportunities for reforms in faculty development.
Methods: Conventionally, FDPs are organized by medical colleges
and universities through Basic Courses and Advanced Courses
focusing on pedagogy. Medical Council of India is facilitating
FDPs through 18 selected regional centers to enable medical
teachers to avail modern education technology for teaching from
July 2009. Foundation for Advancement of International Medical
Education and Research has three Regional Institutes in India.
Results: Recommendations include the need for formulating a
national strategy for faculty development to not only enhance
the quantity of medical teachers but also the quality of medical
education; providing support for Departments of Medical
Education/Regional Centers in terms of finance and staffing and
incorporation of teaching skills in postgraduate training.
Conclusion: Distance learning courses focusing on educational
leadership and pedagogy for medical teachers can be an option
to reach a wider audience. FDPs can be an asset in recruiting and
retaining teachers as they offer valued professional development
opportunities. |
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| ISSN: | 2322-2220 2322-3561 |