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Faculty development: how to evaluate the effectiveness of a faculty development program in emergency medicine
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ, USA. gramalan@optonline.net
Summary
Evaluating faculty development programs (FDPs) using Kirkpatrick’s model is essential for improving future training. This study assessed an emergency medicine FDP, highlighting the need for objective evaluation methods.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Professional Development
Background:
- Effective faculty development programs (FDPs) are vital for enhancing medical education and institutional goals.
- Assessing FDP effectiveness informs program improvement and future design.
- Objective evaluation is necessary for valid recommendations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a faculty development program (FDP) in emergency medicine.
- To demonstrate the application of Kirkpatrick's model for FDP assessment.
- To provide a framework for future FDP evaluations.
Main Methods:
- Utilized Kirkpatrick's validated four-level model for program evaluation.
- Assessed outcomes including participant satisfaction, learning, performance, and career change.
- Applied the model to a specific FDP in emergency medicine.
Main Results:
- Kirkpatrick's model provides a comprehensive framework for assessing FDP effectiveness.
- The evaluation yielded data on participant satisfaction, learning, performance, and career impact.
- The study demonstrates the model's utility in identifying areas for FDP enhancement.
Conclusions:
- Kirkpatrick's model is a robust tool for evaluating faculty development programs in emergency medicine.
- Objective assessment by sponsoring organizations or independent evaluators enhances validity.
- Effective FDP evaluation leads to better-aligned programs meeting faculty and institutional needs.