Exploration challenges of the implementers of Iran’s transformational innovation plan in medical education
نویسندگان
1 Clinical Education Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
2 Clinical Education Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
3 Cellular and Molecular Research Center, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences, Yasuj, Iran
4 Gastroenterohepatology Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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چکیده
BACKGROUND: The Health System Reform Plan, especially in medical education, has undoubtedlycaused changes in the university. The continuation of this project requires recognizing the challengesconfronted by those in charge of its implementation. This study aimed to explore the challenges ofthe implementers of the Transformation and Innovation Plan in Medical Education in the universitiesof Macroregion 5.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The qualitative research was conducted using the content analysismethod. Semi‑structured interviews with health and medical education managers were used tocollect information. Participants were 11 educational leaders of universities who were selected bypurposeful sampling. Data collection continued until data saturation was reached. Data analysiswas performed continuously and simultaneously with data collection. The Graneheim and Lundmanmethods were used to analyze the data.RESULTS: From 11 interviews, one theme, five categories, and 12 subclasses were obtained. Fivecategories include lack of proper groundwork, weak leadership, structural problems, inability to fund,and inadequate monitoring.CONCLUSION: Innovation and transformation in medical education are one of the critical missionsand admirable actions of the Ministry of Health in the field of education, but a review of this plancan, in addition to identifying shortcomings and problems, pave the way for success, and progressin future programs.
