Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University (Jul 2020)
Impact Analysis of the National Faculty Development Program for Medical Teachers: A Way Forward
Abstract
Background: Medical Council of India, New Delhi launched a National Faculty Development Program (NFDP) across India in 2009. NFDP was never evaluated in the context of its operational utility, efficiency and effectivity. Aim and Objectives: Present study was undertaken to evaluate the NFDPat one of the Medical Council of India (MCI) Nodal Centre for identifying the gap with regards to its impact, operational utility and effectivity as envisioned by the regulatory body and to invocate interventional operations arising thereof and to calibrate it and to create evidences for the same. Material and Methods: The study has been carried out at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (JNMC), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, a Nodal Centre recognized by MCI New Delhi for the NFDP. A validated questionnaire was sent to 667 participants of the NFDP at JNMC from 1stJuly 2009 to 31stJuly 2017 and responses were obtained about generating evidences in education technology, transfer of knowledge at the workplace and contribution in the institutional growth. The impact analysis was studied in terms of individualization, internalization and institutionalization of the participants. Results: 220 (52%) of the participants confirmed their involvement in educational research activities in the form of either advance course or a conference or an educational research project. 250 (59%) of the participants could transfer their learning to the workplace and brought changes in the teaching learning Practices and 28.3% in assessment methods. 255 - 338 (60.32% to 79.90%) participants opined positive impact of NFDP on personal/ professional/ Institutional growth. Conclusions: In terms of the observations and findings thereto, it was proposed that certain modifications (structural, operational and conceptual) are warranted in the said program. Operational utility of the NFDP is discussed under two headings. Its link with Competency Based Medical Education and its relation to Accreditation Status of Medical schools in India.
