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RE-AIM evaluation of accreditation process in Turkey
Levent Altıntaş1, Mustafa Kemal Alimoğlu2, Yeşim Şenol3
1Acıbadem University Faculty of Medicine Department of Medical Education, İstanbul, Turkey.
BMC Medical Education
|October 16, 2024
Summary
The Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Medical Education Programs (TEPDAD) successfully enhanced medical education in Turkey, accrediting 83% of eligible schools. Continuous improvement efforts ensure sustained quality in medical training programs.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Accreditation Systems
- Program Evaluation
Background:
- Limited data exists on the comprehensive evaluation of accreditation activities in medical education.
- This study addresses the need for self-evaluation of accreditation processes by an accreditation agency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a self-evaluation of the Association for Evaluation and Accreditation of Medical Education Programs (TEPDAD) accreditation activities.
- To assess the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance of TEPDAD's accreditation processes.
Main Methods:
- The RE-AIM framework was employed to evaluate TEPDAD's accreditation activities.
- Indicators for each RE-AIM dimension were developed and data was collected from TEPDAD's website and archives.
- Both qualitative and quantitative analysis methods were utilized.
Main Results:
- TEPDAD successfully registered 83% of eligible medical schools, leading to improvements in eight key areas of medical education.
- Accreditation processes demonstrated strong adoption and implementation, with positive feedback from medical schools and evaluators.
- Sustained efforts in maintenance were evident through reaccreditation applications and continuous review/renewal of standards.
Conclusions:
- TEPDAD has effectively reached a majority of Turkish medical schools, driving significant improvements in medical education quality.
- Areas for enhancement include expanding reach to all targeted schools and further guiding quality improvements across diverse program elements.
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