Chinese Journal of Medical Education ›› 2024, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (2): 93-96.DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn115259-20230223-00169

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Application of blended learning program for faculty development in primary care

Zhao Xinxin1, Wang Hao2, Shen Huixia1, Li Jin3, Liang Xinglun4, Wang Ziyue5, Zheng Jialin6   

  1. 1General Practice Office, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200331, China;
    2Department of General Practice, Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200065, China;
    3Department of General Practice, Shanghai Tenth People′s Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200072, China;
    4Department of Geriatric Medicine, Yangpu Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200090, China;
    5Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montréal Québec H3S 1Z1, Canada;
    6School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200331, China
  • Received:2023-02-23 Online:2024-02-01 Published:2024-01-30
  • Contact: Zheng Jialin, Email: jialinzheng@tongji.edu.cn

Abstract: Objective This study aimed to explore the application effects of the blended learning program on improving the teaching capacity of general practitioners in community health centers. Methods From August 2020 to September 2021, the McGill-Tongji University blended learning program for general practice was conducted for 22 general practice faculties from Tongji University School of Medicine affiliated community health centers. To evaluate the training effectiveness outcomes, a questionnaire survey, and online quizzes were conducted. Results The results of the online learning showed that, the module with the lowest evaluation score was teacher-student relationship with a score of (8.07±1.39) points. The teaching innovation module had the highest evaluation score which were (9.18 ± 1.00) points. The results of the survey showed that, 21 participants (95.5%) felt that the knowledge and skills gained through this project were relevant to their clinical practice and teaching, while 20 participants (90.9%) felt that the project provided an open learning environment. Sixteen participants (72.7%) reported an improvement in their teaching style. All 22 participants (100.0%) believed that this training helped develop their sense of social responsibility and fostered a more positive attitude towards primary care and health work. Conclusions The faculty of the general practice have improved their teaching abilities through teaching training.

Key words: General practice, Blended learning, Community health centers, Teaching capacity

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