CẢM NHẬN CỦA GIẢNG VIÊN VỀ TRIỂN KHAI CHƯƠNG TRÌNH GIÁO DỤC LIÊN NGÀNH TẠI ĐẠI HỌC Y DƯỢC TPHCM

Abstract

Introduction: Developing and maintaining an IPE curriculum was a complicated process that required careful preparation of instructors or lecturers. However, many instructors/lecturers had limited knowledge and skills to proceed IPE and they felt unprepared to face the challenges of this curriculum reform process. Objective: To explore the perception of lecturers towards the application process of IPE at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City (UMP). Methods: A qualitative research following a focused-group discussion method was conducted on 24 lecturers from September 2021 to January 2023 at the UMP. Results: The study results showed compatibility with the conceptual framework of interdisciplinary collaborative teaching focusing on patient-centered collaboration (IECPCP). The findings reported: 1) application of diverse teaching and learning methods; 2) interdisciplinary coordination in teaching; 3) continuous improvement of the IPE model; and 4) barriers of students' and faculties’ attitudes toward IPE. Conclusions: All participants considered IPE as basis preparation to help students acquire skills in teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration based on a culture of respect and the promotion of informed professional identity throughout the understanding of their roles and responsibilities