Improving Undergraduate Teaching Scores In The Department Of Orthopaedics
Training ＆ Education
National University Health System Quality Improvement
National University Health System
31 December 2019
To improve undergraduate teaching scores in the Department of Orthopaedics to meet/exceed the national average of 3.3 by AY. Structured administrative support and clinical exposure effectively improve teaching quality.
Year Submitted: 2019
Published Date: 31 December 2019
Tags: Training ＆ Education, Learning Approach, Team Based Learning, Mentoring
About this Content
Aims
To improve undergraduate teaching scores in the Department of Orthopaedics to meet/exceed the national average of 3.3 by AY 2018.
Background
Undergraduate teaching scores for orthopaedics in AY 2017/18 were below the national average of 3.3.
Methods
Implemented administrative support, increased clinical exposure, and reorganized tutorials to align with exam-relevant topics.
Results
Scores improved from 3.08 in AY 2017/18 to 3.61 in AY 2018/19, exceeding the national average.
Conclusion
Structured administrative support and clinical exposure effectively improve teaching quality.
Lessons Learnt
Sharing best practices through QI seminars and education office meetings enhances cross-departmental learning.
Additional Information
Awarded Merit in Training & Education; shared findings at the Clinical Education Office (CLE).
Keywords
Undergraduate Education, Orthopaedics
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National University Health System |
Organization(s) Involved | Ng Teng Fong General Hospital |
Platform(s) | National University Health System Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Healthcare Administration, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Orthopaedics, Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | Chen Yongsheng |
Project Member(s) | Kelvinder Kaur |
Connect with this contributor!
Fione Gun - fione_gun@nuhs.edu.sg
Project Attachment
C122_NTFGH_QM_2019_Improving_Undergraduate_Teaching_Scores_In_The_Department_Of_Orthopaedics.pdf