Dr. Kunnel Antony ZachariasAssociate ProfessorHead, Dept. of Obstetrics & GynaecologyHead, Continuous Development CommitteeFaculty of MedicineJazan University

What is CPD?Why CPD?Our story

HistoryImpactChallengesPlans

What is CPD ? “A lifelong journey of learning” 

“The means to help people succeed

and go on succeeding”

Why CPD ?Needs analysis- from Faculty membersGap analysis-NCAAA StandardsAccreditation by Saudi Council for Health

Specialties

Certification

Self assessment – gap analysisNCAAA Standards 4 ,6,9 :

(Learning and teaching, Learning resources, Employment processes)

SWOT analysis

StrengthCPD programs are being conducted on a regular basis.WeaknessScarcity of scientific research related to social accountability.OpportunityAbundant information resources in the field of health education .ThreatInadequate appreciation of the faculty staff by the relevant stakeholders.

How to cover the gaps?

CPD: Before the staff member starts his work. Include part time staff . Assess not only the attendance . Cater for staff with professional difficulties . Cover learning resources also. Up-to-date ! Measure effectiveness. Control the participation of the staff.

Faculty development :- Strategic Plan(2012-2016).

Goal 5- Competencies of the teaching staff . Provide effective orientation course Competencies of the teaching staff

Goal 7- Developing scientific research Scientific research projects Training courses and programs Jazan medical alumni

Goal 8- Developing the community services -social accountability Special programs for the teaching staff

Therefore , we have a responsibility towards developing the skills of the health professionals within and outside the faculty (MOH ).

The CPD organization in the Faculty of Medicine

History

Started 4 years ago.

3 main thrust areas:Health Professions Education (FDP)Medical Research Methodology (MRP)Human Resources Development (HRD)

CPD -1432-33-Research Methodology CourseNo Workshop Moderator No of

attendees

1

Basic Research Concepts Dr. Bani

31Research Topic, Questions & hypothesis

Dr. M. Ihab

Formulation of Research objectives Dr. M. Ihab2 Literature Review:- Searching Medical

LiteratureDr. Ibrahim M. Elhassan 29

3 Literature Review:- Reference Management

Dr. Addulraheem 304 Study Design Dr. M. Ihab 245 Study Population Dr. Maged El Setouhy 206 Data Collection Tools Dr. M. Ihab 237 Biostatistics:- Basic consideration Dr. Mahfouz 158 Biostatistics:- Application of SPSS Dr. Mahfouz 239 Ethical consideration Dr. Ibrahim M. Elhassan 1810 Proposal Writing Dr. M. Ihab 18

Certificate of Health Professions Education (1433-34)No Session Date Instructors1 Principles of learning 24.03.1434 M.A.Salih, M. Elhassan

Abdallah2 Educational planning &

Writing Educational Objectives09.04.1434 M.A.Salih, A Rahim Mutwakel

3 Small group learning (1) 16.04.1434 M.A.Salih, M. Elhassan Abdallah

4 Small group learning (2) 22.04.1434 M.A.Salih, M. Elhassan Abdallah

5 Concept and implementation of Problem Based Learning (PBL)

29.04.1434 A R Mutwakel. Salah Alamin

6 PBL 2- Problem Construction 21.05.1434 Abu Obaida Yassin, A R Mutwakel

7 Principles of Student Assessment- I 28.05.1434 Mostafa Elnaggar, M.A.Salih8 Principles of Student Assessment- II 06.06.1434 M.A.Salih, M. Elhassan

Abdallah9 Construction of MCQ- I 13.06.1434 M.A.Salih, M. Elhassan

Abdallah10 Construction of MCQ- II 20.06.1434 M.A.Salih, A Rahim Mutwakel11 Item analysis 27.06.1434 M.A.Salih, M. Elhassan

Abdallah12 Bedside teaching 04.07.1434 M.A.Salih, M. Elhassan

Abdallah13 Clinical Assessment 04.07.1434 M.A.Salih, M. Elhassan

Abdallah

FDP program 1433-1434

HRDP program 1433-34

FDP Workshop in progress

Visiting instructor at the FDP

Feedback from participantsHRDP 1- Introduction to quality management

Overall evaluation- FDP 1433-34(Average of all the sessions, values are in percentages)

Challenges

Insufficient response from outside the Faculty??

Poor completion rate-irregular attendanceTeaching commitmentsClinical commitments

Infrastructure issuesAvailability of venue-clash with other events

Improvement strategiesWide publicity

Reminders by E mailLetters to Heads of Departments

Linking to annual assessment through Teacher’s Portfolio

Stress on Recognition by Saudi Council for Health SpecialtiesAccredited CME hours

Coordination with other staff activities : Advanced planning Adjustment of teaching schedules/ clinical duties

Our plans for this year 1434-1435?

Orientation program for new staff-( 24/12/1434)

Faculty Development Program (FDP) (Certificate of Health Professions Education)

Workshop

No 

Topic 

DatesFrom To

1 Principles of Learning & Writing Educational Objectives

24/10/2013 25/10/2013

2 Small Group Learning 31/10/2013 1/11/20133 Problem- Based Learning 7/11/2013 8/11/20134 Effective Lecturing & Online

Learning 12/11/2013 13/11/2013

5 Principles of Student's Assessment & Examination blueprint

10/12/2013 11/12/2013

6 Construction of MCQs & Supply Response Questions

24/12/2013 25/12/2013

7 Skills training & Bedside Teaching

11/3/2014 12/3/2014

8 Clinical Assessment & OSCE station Construction

8/4/2014 9/4/2014

FDP Workshop 1 – Last week

Medical Research Program (MRP) (Certificate of Research Methodology)

Workshop

No 

Topic 

DatesFrom To

1 Planning for Medical Research

5/11/2013 6/11/2013

2 Conduction of Medical Research

19/11/2013 20/11/2013

3 Analysis of data in Medical Research

3/12/2013 5/12/2013

4 Evidenced-based Medicine (EBM)

4/2/2014 6/2/2014

5 Reporting of Research 18/2/2014 19/2/20146 Ethical Consideration in

Medical Research 22/4/2014 23/4/2014

Human Resources Development Program (HRDP) (Certificate of Human Resources Development)

WorkshopNo 

Topic 

DatesFrom To

1 Leadership in Health Professions Team DevelopmentTeam Management

4/3/2014 6/3/2014

2 Quality management 6/5/2014 7/5/2014

How do we plan to monitor effectiveness of the CPD?

Pre- and post - test.Self reporting from staff members.Departmental evaluations.Benchmark with past performance

ExaminationsModules/ courses

Extent of student satisfaction

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