Residents Satisfaction with Training Environment of Saudi Diploma of Family Medicine, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

To achieve the objective of this study, the investigators designed a questionnaire based on the Accreditation document of SDFM which was approved by the Central Committee of Accreditation in Saudi commission of Health Specialty [7]. After the approval of this study by the regional research ethical committee in Aseer region, Saudi Arabia , the questionnaire was distributed to all trainees who attended the final written examination in four examination Centers (Riyadh, Jeddah, Abha and Khobar) under the supervision and guidance of four members of the scientific committee of SDFM .The questionnaire consisted of two parts; the first part included personal data of trainees, the second part was about satisfaction with infrastructures (17 items), and administrative aspect of training program (13items). MethodsSatisfaction was assessed using likert scale of five points (5 =very satisfied and 1=unsatisfied at all). Data of the questionnaire was entered and analyzed by SPSS version 15.Mean, median and standard deviation were calculated for each item indecently and then satisfaction was classified into two main group: "satisfactory" which

How does postgraduate diploma in Family Medicine impact on primary care doctors?

“…It helped in improved patient satisfaction and a better health outcome [ 16 ]. Another similar Study in Saudi Arabia, evaluating the Saudi Diploma Family Medicine program noted that FM concepts and special consultation skills had developed trainees into competent Family physicians [ 18 ]. It is similar to some comments from participants of our study, where they admit not being aware of these concepts and skills before and reforming their practice by adopting them.…”

Perceptions of resources available for postgraduate family medicine training at a South African university

“… 23 Other studies described infrastructure and Internet availability shortages in some sub-Saharan decentralised settings, 26 , 27 suboptimal conditions of health facilities and educational resources and inadequately maintained equipment. 23 , 24 There have been positive reports of trainees in some settings who were satisfied with the infrastructure and equipment availability at PHC clinics in postgraduate programmes 28 and adequate support from other regional universities, staff commitment and protected time. 24 South Africa is not exempt from the challenges related to providing sufficient resources and support for DCT.…”