Prepared to practice? An evaluation of PGME training at Oman

Prepared to practice? An evaluation of PGME training
at Oman Medical Specialty Board: Graduates'
perspectives
Authors: R. Al-Bualy, M. Al-Jufaili, A. Al-Maniri, S. Al-Sinani, H. Al-Sabti, N.
Al-Lamki
Date: 1 October 2016
I do not have an affiliation (financial or otherwise) with a
pharmaceutical, medical device or communications organization.
Je n’ai aucune affiliation (financière ou autre) avec une
entreprise pharmaceutique, un fabricant d’appareils
médicaux ou un cabinet de communication.
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Overview
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Graduate Survey
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Quality improvement
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Stakeholders input
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Outcomes study
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Setting
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Oman Medical Specialty Board (OMSB)
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18 training programs
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Established in 2007
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650 residents
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400 graduates
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Study Goal
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Outcomes evaluation
Impact of programs
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Graduates perceptions:
Preparedness for practice
Professional confidence
Institutional support
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Methods
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Cross sectional study
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Institutional Alumni Survey (adapted)
295 graduates
18 programs
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Demographic data – training & scholarly activities
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Constructs
Preparedness for practice – 14 items
Professional confidence – 4 items
Institutional support – 2 items
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Sample Survey Questions
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Preparedness for Practice (14):
Overall, I was satisfied with my training program
I had collegial relationships with my Trainers
An influential mentor was an important factor in my career choice
My training prepared me to handle complex situations.
I was involved in the care of patients with a wide variety of pathology.
I learned the importance of teamwork.
If I had the choice again, I would opt to be trained in this program.
My training helped me become a more effective communicator.
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Sample Survey Questions
• Confidence (4)
Immediately after graduation, how competent did you feel to practice your clinical specialty?
How well do you feel you can assess the effectiveness of your patient care practices?
When you left the program, how confident were you that you would be able to pass your exit
examination?
How confident are you in your ability to critically evaluate research articles?
• Support (2)
In your professional development?
In your personal/family life?
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Results
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Response rate = 173 out of 295 (58.64%)
26% - hospital based programs
62% - medical programs
12% - surgical programs
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Reliability: 0.94 Cronbach’s Alpha
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Average scores (SD):
Preparedness for practice (56): 46.56 (7.26)
Professional Confidence (16): 12.72 (2.29)
Institutional support (8): 5.63 (1.54)
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Results
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Highest scores:
Surgical programs respondents
» preparation for medical practice
» professional confidence.
General Surgery, OBGYN and OMFS obtained the highest averages
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Common areas of concern:
Ability to critically evaluate research
Influence of a mentor on career choice
Institutional support during training
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Other concerns:
Issues with trainer preparedness and engagement
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Recommendations
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Ongoing efforts to ensure a strong scholarly focus and career
guidance
Wellness unit
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Strengthen Resident-Trainer relationship and collaboration
Retreats
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Assess trainer-resident ratios and trainer performance
Accreditation
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Focus on Resident and Institutional Research
Research committee
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Future efforts
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Follow up
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Continuous and regular survey
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Employer survey
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Database
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References
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Deloney L, Lensing S, Hicks E, Clardy J. The Institutional
Alumni Survey (IAS): A Measure of Graduate Performance &
Program Quality. MedEdPORTAL Publications; 2013. Available
from: https://www.mededportal.org/​publication/​9615
http://dx.doi.org/​10.15766/​mep_2374-8265.9615
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