Reform in medical and health sciences educational system: a Delphi study of faculty members' views at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

A Salehi; N Harris; F Lotfi; N Hashemi; J Kojouri; M Amini

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Reform in medical and health sciences educational system: a Delphi study of faculty members' views at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

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Reform in medical and health sciences educational system: a Delphi study of faculty members' views at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

A Salehi, N Harris, F Lotfi, N Hashemi, J Kojouri and M Amini

Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, Vol.20(3), pp.151-161

2014

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Faculty

Medical colleges

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes

Educational research

Study and teaching

Curricula

Medical teaching personnel

Medical sciences

Research

Educational reform

Despite the strengths in the Iranian medical and health sciences educational system, areas in need of improvement have been noted. The purpose of this study was to understand the views of faculty members at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences about current and future needs for medical and health sciences education, with the goal of improving the quality of the educational system. The data were collected using a Delphi consensus method. Analysis of the findings identified the following key themes among the factors likely to contribute to medical and health sciences education and training: adding and/or increasing student numbers in higher degrees in preference to associate degrees; providing more interactive, student-centred teaching methods; improving the educational content with more practical and research-based courses tailored to society’s needs; and an emphasis on outcome-based student evaluation techniques. These changes aim to respond to health trends in society and enhance the close relationship between medical education and the needs of the Iranian society.

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Title: Reform in medical and health sciences educational system: a Delphi study of faculty members' views at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Creators: A Salehi (Author) - Griffith University
N Harris (Author) - Griffith University
F Lotfi (Author) - Iran University of Medical Sciences
N Hashemi (Author) - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
J Kojouri (Author) - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
M Amini (Author) - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Publication Details: Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, Vol.20(3), pp.151-161
Publisher: World Health Organization
Number of pages: 11
Identifiers: 991012855598102368
Academic Unit: School of Health and Human Sciences; Faculty of Health; Nursing
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

Reform in medical and health sciences educational system: a Delphi study of faculty members' views at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

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