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Consultants who attended a 3-day teaching course showed significant improvements in their teaching skills compared to a control group. The course effectively enhanced teaching practices and confidence, aligning with professional development recommendations.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Professional Development
  • Adult Learning Theory

Background:

  • Consultants require effective teaching skills for training new doctors.
  • Assessing the impact of professional development courses on teaching practices is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate changes in consultants' teaching practices after a 3-day teaching course.
  • To compare skill development between course participants and a control group.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire assessed 18 teaching skills, confidence, and effectiveness before and after an 8-10 month period.
  • Participants (n=54) and controls (n=23) completed the survey.
  • Data analyzed using Mann-Whitney U-test.

Main Results:

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  • Course participants reported significantly more positive changes in teaching ability across 16 skills than controls.
  • A majority of participants reported implementing teaching changes, aligning with course content and professional standards.
  • Increased ability led to increased use of only 4 skills.

Conclusions:

  • The 3-day teaching course effectively enhances consultants' teaching skills.
  • The course facilitates the adoption of new teaching practices.
  • Professional development in teaching is vital for medical educators.