SWOT Analysis of the Universiti Sains Malaysia Medical Educationists’ Preparations to Make a Regional Medical Education Hub: A Qualitative Study

The aim of this study was to analyse the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats that describe the current circumstances of medical educationists in the School of Medical Sciences in Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), particularly towards preparing themselves for becoming a regional hub in medical education. A total of 21 documents, including nine strategic management records, three department meeting documents and nine researchers’ observation journals were engaged in this study. The gained data were clustered by themes for each of the four categories which were strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats regarding medical educationists in the USM. High motivation and interest of the lecturers, interest in writing, presence of medical background, experienced in clinicals, experienced in management, presence of good health status, presence of postgraduate medical education and the presence of international students were designated as strengths of medical educationists. Presence of personal challenges, a majority of young lecturers and a majority with no PhD were stated as weaknesses of medical educationists. Positive support from family, strong support from the top administration to the medical education department, positive attention to individual instructors, two instructors having a PhD, supportive cadre, positive international perception to the department of medical education and large opportunities for research and school-provided grants were indicated as opportunities for medical educationists. Financial issues and facilities were expressed as threats to medical educationists. Consistent with the positive mode to move forward, there is a good chance for the USM medical faculty to become a medical education hub.

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WITHDRAWN: SWOT analysis of medical educationists’ preparations to make their university a regional medical education hub: A qualitative study

Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences ◽

10.1016/j.jtumed.2020.06.002 ◽

2020 ◽

Author(s):

Mohd Z.M. Nor ◽

Muhamad S.B. Yusoff

Keyword(s):

Medical Education ◽

Qualitative Study ◽

Swot Analysis ◽

Regional Medical ◽

Education Hub

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Faculty Evolves into Regional Medical Education Hub

130 Years of Medicine in Hong Kong ◽

10.1007/978-981-10-6316-9_12 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 325-350

Author(s):

Frank Ching

Keyword(s):

Medical Education ◽

Regional Medical ◽

Education Hub

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How do Departmental Lead Educators Review the Quality of Postgraduate Medical Education and Training Provided within Their departments?

MedEdPublish ◽

10.15694/mep.2014.003.0018 ◽

2014 ◽

Author(s):

Fatima El Bakri ◽

Mark Rickenbach

Keyword(s):

Medical Education ◽

Postgraduate Medical Education ◽

Education And Training ◽

Medical Education And Training ◽

And Training

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In memory of professor L.S. Rosenstrauch. To the 100th anniversary

Medical Visualization ◽

10.24835/1607-0763-2019-4-131-135 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 131-135

Author(s):

T. Sh. Morgoshiia ◽

N. A. Syroezhin

Keyword(s):

Medical Education ◽

Nuclear Medicine ◽

Board Member ◽

Postgraduate Medical Education ◽

Editorial Board Member ◽

100Th Anniversary ◽

Honorary Member ◽

Scientific Papers ◽

Important Direction

The article presents the main stages of life and work of the professor L.S. Rosenstrauch (1918–2016). L.S. Rosenstrauch is the author of more than 300 scientific papers including 10 monographies. The important direction of his scientific works was development of new radiological techniques such as parasternal mediastinography, and development and integration of the domestic contrast agents. L.S. Rosenstrauch intensively engaged in teaching. More than 30 doctoral and more than 60 candidate dissertations were defended under his guidance or consultation. Professor was a honorary member of domestic and foreign societies of radiology, editorial Board member of the “Journal of radiology and nuclear medicine” and the international journal “Radiology – diagnostics”, coeditor of radiological section of the BME. Under his guidance a unified program of postgraduate medical education in radiology was developed.

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63. Developing a program for resident wellness at the postgraduate medical education office, University of Torontos

Clinical & Investigative Medicine ◽

10.25011/cim.v30i4.2824 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 30 (4) ◽

pp. 63 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

S. Edwards ◽

S. Verma ◽

R. Zulla

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Medical Education ◽

Stress Management ◽

Residency Training ◽

Medical Training ◽

Postgraduate Medical Education ◽

Program Directors ◽

University Of Toronto ◽

Resident Wellness ◽

The University

Prevalence of stress-related mental health problems in residents is equal to, or greater than, the general population. Medical training has been identified as the most significant negative influence on resident mental health. At the same time, residents possess inadequate stress management and general wellness skills and poor help-seeking behaviours. Unique barriers prevent residents from self-identifying and seeking assistance. Stress management programs in medical education have been shown to decrease subjective distress and increase wellness and coping skills. The University of Toronto operates the largest postgraduate medical training program in the country. The Director of Resident Wellness position was created in the Postgraduate Medical Education Office to develop a systemic approach to resident wellness that facilitates early detection and intervention of significant stress related problems and promote professionalism. Phase One of this new initiative has been to highlight its presence to residents and program directors by speaking to resident wellness issues at educational events. Resources on stress management, professional services, mental health, and financial management have been identified and posted on the postgraduate medical education website and circulated to program directors. Partnerships have been established with physician health professionals, the University of Toronto, and the Professional Association of Residents and Internes of Ontario. Research opportunities for determining prevalence and effective management strategies for stress related problems are being identified and ultimately programs/resources will be implemented to ensure that resident have readily accessible resources. The establishment of a Resident Wellness Strategy from its embryonic stags and the challenges faced are presented as a template for implementing similar programs at other medical schools. Earle L, Kelly L. Coping Strategies, Depression and Anxiety among Ontario Family Medicine Residents. Canadian Family Physician 2005; 51:242-3. Cohen J, Patten S. Well-being in residency training: a survey examining resident physician satisfaction both within and outside of residency training and mental health in Alberta. BMC Medical Education; 5(21). Levey RE. Sources of stress for residents and recommendations for programs to assist them. Academic Med 2001; 70(2):142-150.

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