57. The power of power: Comparative evaluations of medical residency training across teaching sites and programs at the University of Torontos

2007 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 59
Author(s):  
C. Abrahams ◽  
S. Verma ◽  
L. Muharuma ◽  
K. Imrie ◽  
R. Vestemean ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Residency Training ◽  
Academic Medicine ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Teaching Effectiveness ◽  
Tracking System ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Medical Residency Training ◽  
The University ◽  
Teaching Site

To meet accountability and accreditation requirements, teaching partners and the faculty postgraduate office required more robust and integrated feedback on teaching and assessment. The web-based evaluation system known as POstgraduate Web Evaluation and Registration (POWER) was implemented in 2004/05 by most residency training programs, using their existing forms and scoring scales. At start up, over 250 different evaluation forms and 85 varying scoring scales were in operation across programs for the In-Training Evaluation Reports (ITERs) and resident-completed evaluations for Rotation Evaluation Scores (RES) and Teaching Effectiveness Scores (TES). The POWER Evaluation Working Group was formed to develop a methodology to gather and consolidate evaluations to report on medical residents, their teachers, and rotations in a clear, consistent user-friendly format, map general questions against CanMEDS roles and Family Medicine principles, and convert all scoring scales to a consistent 5 point Likert scale. A standardized naming protocol was developed to map rotation services to individual teaching sites. The 2004/05 analysis of these evaluations (2004/05 Annual POWER Report: Lessons Learned) provide baseline data to begin monitoring trends in resident and faculty performance, assess the quality of programs and identify areas for improvement by CanMEDS standards and CFPC principles. Mean scores, standard deviations and number of evaluations were presented by teaching site and program. Consolidation of evaluations by program and teaching site provides valuable feedback to hospitals and programs wishing to standardize and improve their assessment systems, and to postgraduate medical offices who must maintain evaluation standards and illustrate trends for accreditation purposes. Future activities include: standardizing evaluation forms starting July 2007, improving scoring consistency and accuracy, improve participation rates and timeliness of responses, develop a procedure/case log tracking system, and trend analysis. Afrin LB, Arana GW, Medio FJ, Ybarra AF, Clarke HS Jr. Improving oversight of the graduate medical education enterprise: one institution’s strategies and tools. Academic Medicine 2006 (May); 81(5):419-25. Benjamin S, Robbins LI, Kung S. Online Sources for assessment and evaluation. Academic Psychiatry 2006 (Nov-Dec); 30(6):498-504. Rosenberg ME, Watson K, Paul J Miller W, Harris I, Valdivia TD. Development and Implementation of a web-based evaluation system for an internal medicine residency program. Academic Medicine 2001 (Jan); 76(1):92-5.

315 LESSONS LEARNED FROM A WEB-BASED DUTY HOURS TRACKING SYSTEM

2005 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. S309.2-S309
Author(s):  
C. P. Nelson ◽  
C. B. Turley ◽  
J. L. Gonzalez
Keyword(s):  
Tracking System ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Duty Hours

scholarly journals Accreditation document tracking system using Scrum approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Shanti Faridah Salleh ◽  
Hamimah Ujir ◽  
Rohana Sapawi ◽  
Hashimatul Fatma Hashim
Keyword(s):  
Tracking System ◽  
Modelling Language ◽  
Activity Diagram ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Agile Methodology ◽  
Unified Modelling Language ◽  
System Developer ◽  
The University ◽  
Ministry Of Higher Education ◽  
Web Based System

Document tracking which involves recording and monitoring the movement of documents has been a time-consuming task for staff. Dislocation and overlooking of the timeline have always been the problems in document control. An effective tool such as a web-based system is the easiest way to be implemented in the workplace. The Accreditation Document Tracking System (ADTS) is designed to monitor the movement and timeline of the document from a department to another department throughout the accreditation process efficiently. The main objective of this project is to develop a system that can track the location of a document and its status of submission at every stage. This advantageous system is developed through scrum approach, which is the most widespread agile methodology used in the industry. It offers flexibility and simplicity to the system developer in upgrading the system. Furthermore, the Unified Modelling Language (UML) is used to describe the interaction between user and proposed system. UML consists of three visual diagrams: (i) Use case diagram, (ii) activity diagram, and (iii) sequence diagram. By following each stage of the diagrams, the proposed system is able to be developed in order to achieve the objective of this project within within the university as well Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA) and Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE).

Secure by Design

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 23-41 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haralambos Mouratidis ◽  
Miao Kang
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Security Testing ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Industrial Setting ◽  
Award Winning ◽  
Employment Screening ◽  
Support Employment ◽  
The University ◽  
Web Based System

This paper describes results and reflects on the experience of engineering a secure web based system for the pre-employment screening domain. In particular, the paper presents results from a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project between the School of Computing, IT and Engineering at the University of East London and the London-based award winning pre-employment company Powerchex Ltd. The Secure Tropos methodology, which is based on the principle of secure by design, has been applied to the project to guide the development of a web based system to support employment reference and background checking specifically for the financial services industry. Findings indicate the potential of the methodology for the development of secure web based systems, and support the argument of incorporating security considerations from the early stages of the software development process, i.e., the idea of secure by design. The developed system was tested by a third, independent to the project, party using a well known method of security testing, i.e., penetration testing, and the results provided did not indicate the presence of any major security problems. The experience and lessons learned by the application of the methodology to an industrial setting are also discussed in the paper.

Hidden patterns

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 265-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Regina Collins ◽  
Nancy Steffen-Fluhr
Keyword(s):  
Lessons Learned ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Work Meaning ◽  
Kaplan Meier ◽  
Product Limit ◽  
Survival Studies ◽  
Reported Data ◽  
The University

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to describe how one group of ADVANCE Project researchers investigated faculty co-authorship networks to identify relationships between women’s positions in these networks, their research productivity and their advancement at the university – and to make those relationships transparent.Design/methodology/approachMultiple methods for capturing faculty network data were evaluated, including collecting self-reported data and mining bibliometric data from various web-based sources. Faculty co-authorship networks were subsequently analyzed using several methodologies including social network analysis (SNA), network visualizations and the Kaplan–Meier product limit estimator.FindingsResults suggest that co-authorship provides an important way for faculty to signal the value of their work, meaning that co-authoring with many others may be beneficial to productivity and promotion. However, patterns of homophily indicate that male faculty tend to collaborate more with other men, reducing signaling opportunities for women. Visualizing these networks can assist faculty in finding and connecting with new collaborators and can provide administrators with unique views of the interactions within their organizations. Finally, Kaplan–Meier survival studies showed longitudinal differences in the retention and advancement of faculty based on gender.Originality/valueTogether, these findings begin to shed light on subtle differences that, over time, may account for the significant gender disparities at STEM institutions, patterns which should be investigated and addressed by administrators. Lessons learned, as well as the novel use of SNA and Kaplan–Meier in investigating gender differences in STEM faculty, provide important findings for other researchers seeking to conduct similar studies at their own institutions.

scholarly journals Web-Based Faculty Evaluation System of Apayao State College, Philippines

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Imelda M. Taguiam
Keyword(s):  
Evaluation System ◽  
Teaching Effectiveness ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Faculty Evaluation ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Acceptance Test ◽  
Web Based ◽  
State College ◽  
Strongly Agree

In the evaluation of teaching effectiveness, critical factors being considered may vary depending on the use of results.  At higher education institutions, results of evaluation usually merit-academic milestones such as tenure and promotion.  The search for outstanding employees, on the other hand, may require a more rigorous scheme of evaluation.  Furthermore, positive results may lead to a nomination for a scholarship grant. As methods of assessing teaching effectiveness change, concerns about the fair play of alternative methods come up. The researcher used the Methodology by Nunamaker et al. (1990) in designing the Web-based Faculty Evaluation System, which was created on a PHP/MySQL platform. There are various Methodologies, but the Multi-Methodological Approach of Nunamaker et al. (1990) is the most compelling and comprehensive due to its iterative nature and full circle and continuous development that is required to produce a sustainable and scalable system. The data gathered were classified, tallied, analyzed and interpreted using frequency, percentages, and mean.  The findings of this study automating evaluation process will improve the accuracy of the report generated and eliminates issues such as the possibility of manipulating the evaluation result. User acceptance test questions can be formulated based on its Usability.  From the questionnaires survey, the respondents strongly agree that the operation of the system is useful, as revealed from the tables presented in the result and discussion.

Secure by Design

2012 ◽  
pp. 120-138
Author(s):  
Haralambos Mouratidis ◽  
Miao Kang
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Security Testing ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Industrial Setting ◽  
Award Winning ◽  
Employment Screening ◽  
Support Employment ◽  
The University ◽  
Web Based System

This paper describes results and reflects on the experience of engineering a secure web based system for the pre-employment screening domain. In particular, the paper presents results from a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project between the School of Computing, IT and Engineering at the University of East London and the London-based award winning pre-employment company Powerchex Ltd. The Secure Tropos methodology, which is based on the principle of secure by design, has been applied to the project to guide the development of a web based system to support employment reference and background checking specifically for the financial services industry. Findings indicate the potential of the methodology for the development of secure web based systems, and support the argument of incorporating security considerations from the early stages of the software development process, i.e., the idea of secure by design. The developed system was tested by a third, independent to the project, party using a well known method of security testing, i.e., penetration testing, and the results provided did not indicate the presence of any major security problems. The experience and lessons learned by the application of the methodology to an industrial setting are also discussed in the paper.

scholarly journals Lessons learned from implementing the HIV infant tracking system (HITSystem): A web-based intervention to improve early infant diagnosis in Kenya

Healthcare ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (4) ◽  
pp. 190-195 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Finocchario-Kessler ◽  
I. Odera ◽  
V. Okoth ◽  
C. Bawcom ◽  
B. Gautney ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Tracking System ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Early Infant Diagnosis ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Early Infant

Secure by Design

2012 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Haralambos Mouratidis ◽  
Miao Kang
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Security Testing ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Industrial Setting ◽  
Award Winning ◽  
Employment Screening ◽  
Support Employment ◽  
The University ◽  
Web Based System

This paper describes results and reflects on the experience of engineering a secure web based system for the pre-employment screening domain. In particular, the paper presents results from a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) project between the School of Computing, IT and Engineering at the University of East London and the London-based award winning pre-employment company Powerchex Ltd. The Secure Tropos methodology, which is based on the principle of secure by design, has been applied to the project to guide the development of a web based system to support employment reference and background checking specifically for the financial services industry. Findings indicate the potential of the methodology for the development of secure web based systems, and support the argument of incorporating security considerations from the early stages of the software development process, i.e., the idea of secure by design. The developed system was tested by a third, independent to the project, party using a well known method of security testing, i.e., penetration testing, and the results provided did not indicate the presence of any major security problems. The experience and lessons learned by the application of the methodology to an industrial setting are also discussed in the paper.

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

2007 ◽  
Vol 30 (4) ◽  
pp. 63 ◽  
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.

Prácticas curriculares y Sociología en la Universidade da Coruña: de las competencias a las experiencias profesionales y personales

2019 ◽  
pp. 4-23
Author(s):  
Ariadna Rodríguez-Teijeiro ◽  
Raimundo Otero-Enríquez ◽  
Laura Román-Masedo
Keyword(s):  
Personal Experience ◽  
Evaluation System ◽  
Methodological Triangulation ◽  
Depth Analysis ◽  
Academic Management ◽  
Improvement Measures ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
Skills Learning ◽  
The University

This paper presents, within the framework of the Degree in Sociology of the University of A Coruña (Spain), an evaluation system based on a methodological triangulation that has enabled an in-depth analysis of the different dimensions of the Degree Practicum. Namely, we have achieved some conclusions about: (a) the students' perception of the adequacy between the Practicum, the Degree and the "sociological activity" of the internship centers; (b) the students’ evaluation of skills, learning results and the "sociological vocation" of the centers; and (c) the students’ appraisal of features of the Practicum related to personal experience. From these evidences, improvement measures of this particular subject are illustrated. Such measures may be of interest within the scope of the academic management of the Degrees in Sociology.

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