The Development Study of a Medical Ethics Education Program by Using Simple ISD Model

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Instructional Design
• Educational Technology

Background:

• Medical school curriculum development requires efficient and effective instructional design models.
• The Simple instructional systems design (ISD) model emphasizes rapid development, usability testing, and continuous feedback.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the usability of the Simple ISD model for developing a medical ethics education program.
• To detail the development process and evaluation outcomes of the program.

Main Methods:

• Researchers utilized the Simple ISD model, documenting empirical data throughout the development process.
• The program underwent student usability testing, focus group interviews, and faculty interviews across four key domains.

Main Results:

• A 10-week medical ethics program was successfully developed using the Simple ISD model.
• Student satisfaction scores for the program increased significantly from 2008 to 2009.

Conclusions:

• The Simple ISD model proved effective in creating a usable medical ethics program.
• Key benefits included rapid program development, enhancement through feedback, and increased faculty involvement in instructional design.