Learning about Roles of Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) through a Structured Job Shadowing Programme for Medical Students in an Orthopaedic Posting: Students’ Perspectives
Training ＆ Education
National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2020
Promote inter-professional education and understanding of AHP roles through structured job shadowing for medical students. Inter-professional education programs benefit medical students and healthcare teams.
Year Submitted: 2020
Published Date: 31 December 2020
Tags: Training ＆ Education, Inter-Professional Education
About this Content
Aims
Promote inter-professional education and understanding of AHP roles through structured job shadowing for medical students.
Background
Uncoordinated inter-professional education limited medical students' understanding of AHP roles and inter-professional collaboration.
Methods
Structured job shadowing program for Year 3 medical students in orthopaedic posting; included observation, interviews, and quizzes.
Results
94% of participants found the program effective; reflection journals and quizzes increased awareness and knowledge.
Conclusion
Inter-professional education programs benefit medical students and healthcare teams.
Lessons Learnt
Structured programs with diverse learning activities foster understanding and positive attitudes towards collaboration.
Additional Information
Presented at CHI Learning Forum
Keywords
Inter-Professional Education, Job Shadowing, Allied Health, Medical Training
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Tan Tock Seng Hospital |
Platform(s) | National Healthcare Group Quality Improvement |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Orthopaedics |
Project Lead(s) | Wong H.M. |
Project Member(s) | Lum K.M.A. |
Connect with this contributor!
Neoh Eng Chuan - eng_chuan_neoh@ttsh.com.sg
Project Attachment
3_TTSH_AHSP_Learning_abt_Roles_of_AHP_thrg_Job_Shadowing_combine.pdf