Revolutionizing Medical Education in Pakistan: Enhancing Junior Faculty Performance with Multisource Feedback Using A Mini-Pat at A Public Sector Medical College of Punjab, Pakistan

Abstract

Objective: To checking the workplace-based assessment of the junior faculty members (demonstrators) by multisource feedback through a modified form of the mini-pat questionnaire.

Study Design: Cross-sectional Study.

Place and Duration of the Study: Gujranwala Medical College, Gujranwala Pakistan, Dec till Dec 2023.

Methodology: A validated modified form of Mini pat questionnaire was filled by the staff members regarding feedback of junior faculty members (Demonstrators) after obtaining informed consent from them. A convenient sampling technique was used. For one demonstrator, six different members of the same department gave feedback to the Department of Medical Education (DME). All methods were carried out following relevant guidelines and regulations.

Results: A total of 228 questionnaires were filled by 46 assessors. Means ± standard deviations of the scores were calculated. Written/Electronic communication with colleagues was given the lowest mean value of 3.09±0.78 while reliability (trustworthy/devoted/dependable) was given the highest mean value of 3.20±0.69. The association of the means of the responses was also checked with gender by independent sample t-test but none of the responses was found significantly associated with gender.

Conclusion: Hence it is concluded that workplace-based assessment of the junior faculty members by multisource feedback is the new form of assessment which shows multiple aspects of assessing a worker which reduces bias.