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Deficiencies in Faculty Educator Development: A Survey Perspective from the Emergency Department.
Sharon Lai Ching Chong1, Yuan Helen Zhang2, Eunizar Binte Omar3
1Department of Emergency, Changi General Hospital, Singapore.
Journal of Emergencies, Trauma, and Shock
|July 6, 2026
Summary
Emergency physicians in Singapore are confident clinical teachers but need more training in broader educational roles. Faculty development should focus on curriculum, leadership, and technology to enhance medical education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Emergency Medicine
- Faculty Development
Background:
- Sustaining medical education excellence requires robust faculty development, yet targeted programs are scarce in emergency medicine.
- This study investigates emergency physicians' perceptions of their educator roles and faculty development needs in Singapore.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess emergency physicians' familiarity and confidence with various educator roles.
- To identify specific faculty development needs within emergency medicine in Singapore.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional electronic survey was administered to emergency physicians (associate consultant level and above) in Singapore.
- Participants rated familiarity, confidence, and importance of 12 educator roles based on the Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) framework.
- Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics.
Main Results:
- Sixty-two physicians participated; familiarity with AMEE educator roles was low (Mean=2.24).
- Confidence was moderate to high in clinical teaching (Mean=3.90) but lower in curriculum development, technology-enhanced learning, and academic leadership.
- Confidence in teaching roles increased with experience, with most gaining confidence within 3-5 years.
Conclusions:
- Emergency physicians in Singapore excel as clinical educators but require development in broader educational competencies.
- Faculty development initiatives must target gaps in curriculum planning, educational leadership, and technology integration.
- Structured pathways, mentorship, and protected time are crucial for professional growth and enhancing educational quality.
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