Virtual faculty development program in bioethics evaluated by Kirkpatrick model: A unique opportunity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

With a shortage of teachers willing to deliver bioethics courses, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, faculty development in bioethics has become increasingly important for capacity building in medical education. This study aims to determine the impact of an online course on faculty development in teaching bioethics.

Methods

This quasi-experimental study involved twenty-six multidisciplinary faculty members who participated in an online bioethics course from January 4th to 22nd, 2022. Kirkpatrick's evaluation model was used to assess the participants' reactions, knowledge, and behavior, using online questionnaires and direct observation by expert faculty. SPSS 25 was used for data analysis.

Results

The Kirkpatrick evaluation model showed that the cou

SUBMITTER: Shallal TMA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10615268 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature