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Assessing the Need for Personal Growth Integration in Faculty Development: a Descriptive Qualitative Study of Medical
Sidra Majeed1, Khurram Irshad2, Sadaf Majeed3
1Department of Health Professions Education, Shifa College of Medicine, Shifa Tameer-e-Millat University, Islamabad, Pakistan.
Medical Science Educator
|May 25, 2026
Summary
Medical faculty need personal growth training integrated into development programs. Structured support in areas like stress management and recognition can improve well-being and teaching effectiveness.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Faculty Development
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Traditional faculty development focuses on teaching and research skills.
- Personal growth domains (stress management, communication, self-esteem) are underexplored in faculty development.
- Personal development is crucial for educator well-being, motivation, and teaching effectiveness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the perceived need for integrating structured personal growth opportunities into faculty development programs.
- To explore medical educators' perspectives on personal growth within their professional development.
- To identify specific personal growth areas important for medical faculty.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive qualitative study utilizing reflexive thematic analysis.
- Conducted at a private medical college in Islamabad, Pakistan.
- Involved semi-structured interviews with 13 faculty members (basic sciences and clinical).
Main Results:
- Six key themes emerged: stress management, time management, recognition, communication, problem-solving, and interpersonal interactions.
- Faculty desire structured, continuous personal growth programs integrated into institutional frameworks.
- Junior faculty prioritized recognition and mentorship; senior faculty focused on stress management and feedback.
Conclusions:
- Faculty development programs should integrate personal growth domains alongside pedagogical training.
- Structured initiatives in stress management, mentorship, and recognition can enhance faculty well-being and educational effectiveness.
- Findings offer insights for improving faculty development in similar institutional contexts.
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