Evaluation of the Trainees‘ Reactions to the Saudi Board Family Medicine Programme: Applying the Kirkpatrick Level–I Evaluation Model

Wejdan S. Manah; Rasha S. Al-Besher; Abdullah D. Al-Khathami

Volume : VIII, Issue : IV, April - 2019

Evaluation of the Trainees‘ Reactions to the Saudi Board Family Medicine Programme: Applying the Kirkpatrick Level–I Evaluation Model

Wejdan S. Manah, Rasha S. Al Besher, Abdullah D. Al Khathami

Abstract :

The learner–centred learning (LCL) model was implemented as a training approach through a 5–day training of trainers (TOT) course in classes, clinics, and supervising office meetings. This study aimed to assess trainees� reactions to the Saudi Board of Family Medicine Program – Ministry of Health, Eastern Province (SBFM–MOH–EP). A cross–sectional survey was given to 99 trainees in April 2018 using the Kirkpatrick Model–reaction. It comprised the trainees� reactions to the curriculum, trainers� performance, training facilities, and areas for improvement Curriculum content, trainers� performance, and training facilities received a high percentage of positive responses. However, dissatisfaction was high regarding the balance between theoretical and practical learning, session summarising, trainers� assessment based on EBM, and considering trainees� agreement before providing feedback. Therefore, prep� the trainers through TOT courses to model their training after the LCL model with effective structured supervision meetings is valuable for promoting better training outcomes