Faculty development strategies to empower university teachers by their educational role: A qualitative study on the faculty members and students' experiences at Iranian universities of medical sciences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to identify and explain the strategies of faculty development based on their role at Iranian Universities of Medical Sciences.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative content analysis study in 2021 using purposive, snowball sampling, with a maximum variation in the faculty members' age and experience level. Twenty four participants were enrolled in this study (eighteen faculty members and six medical sciences students); data collection consisted of two phases of semi-structured interviews and a brainstorming group technique. Data were categorized into two themes and six related subthemes, based on their similarities and differences after frequent summarization.

Results

The data analysis yielded two themes and eight categories. The first theme wa

SUBMITTER: Ghasemi S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10114459 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature