Towards the development of core competencies for residency training coordinators of family medicine in the Philippines

Issue Date

2016

Abstract

This descriptive study was conducted to formulate a framework towards the development of core competencies for the role of family medicine Residency Training Coordinators (RTCs) in the Philippines. Initial data was obtained from participants using a cross-sectional survey. Delphi were conducted among experts to obtain a consensus on the RTC competencies. Content analysis was done. Results showed that all respondents are aligned with the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians (PAFP) setting the RTC qualification to be at least a diplomate, active member and in good-standing. As the head of the residency training committee, the RTC needs to balance personal and professional attributes- assertiveness, fair judgement, trustworthiness and ethical while evaluating residents and providing counsel. They have identified their training needs to be in organizational management and administration. The study showed that the role of the RTC is complex and identified the core competencies of RTCs as manager or administrator, clinical teacher, evaluator, educational planner, and researcher. The final competency framework developed for family medicine RTCs follows the competency-based curriculum (CBC) track. It is most appropriate for RTCs as it sets the acceptable standards where professionals will be evaluated and clarifies the set of expectations focused on professional development programs and drives assessment of performance of RTCs. Training institutions can thus use the proposedframework as a guide in selecting, training, and evaluating the RTCs.

Source or Periodical Title

Journal of Human Ecology

ISSN

2244-0607

Volume

5

Issue

1

Page

21-43

Document Type

Article

College

College of Human Ecology (CHE)

Frequency

semi-annually

Physical Description

illustrations; tables

Language

English

Subject

Medical personnel; Family medicine -- Practice

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