JOURNEY OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERS IN BRINGING CURRICULAR REFORM IN MEDICAL EDUCATION IN PAKISTAN

Authors

  • Sana Javed Medical Officer, Pakistan Army
  • Rahila Yasmeen Rare Department, Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Ayesha Naveed Department of Health Professions Education CMH LMC & IOD, Lahore

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.69656/pjp.v18i1.1409

Keywords:

Education, Leader, Curriculum, Change, Reforms, Medical

Abstract

Background: Reforms in medical school need strong leadership to create an environment for effective adaptation. The aim of this study was to identify the challenges faced and strategies used by educational leaders during their journey of bringing the curricular reform at their respective institutions. Methods: This qualitative study was carried out across four institutes in Pakistan. Purposive sampling technique was used, and 14 medical educationists involved in curricular reforms participated. In depth semi structured interviews were conducted to explore the journey of educational leaders, the medical educationists who were involved in guiding the faculty in improving the educational processes in the institutes. Thematic analysis of the interviews was done. Results: The major challenges identified can be broadly grouped into two categories: student and faculty related. The underlying common principle in the journey of leaders was to remain aware of the emerging situations and take decisions accordingly. Conclusion: As leaders navigating the change, they must be prepared for the uncertainty and unexpected events and adapt themselves to the changing environment, and deal with perseverance.

Pak J Physiol 2022;18(1):53–7

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Published

31-03-2022

How to Cite

1.
Javed S, Yasmeen R, Naveed A. JOURNEY OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERS IN BRINGING CURRICULAR REFORM IN MEDICAL EDUCATION IN PAKISTAN. Pak J Phsyiol [Internet]. 2022 Mar. 31 [cited 2024 Dec. 22];18(1):53-7. Available from: https://pjp.pps.org.pk/index.php/PJP/article/view/1409

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2022): Pakistan Journal of Physiology

Section

Original Article

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