Alumni Experience on Postgraduate Medical Training in Transfusion Medicine in Malaysia
- Author:
Ernest Mangantig1, Siti Salmah Binti Noordin1,2, Sharifah Azdiana Binti Tuan Din1,2, Noor Khairiah Binti A. Karim1, Narazah Binti Mohd Yusoff1, Nur Arzuar Bin Abdul Rahim1
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Author Information
1. 1 Regenerative Medicine Cluster, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 13200, Bertam, Pulau Pinang 2 Transfusion Medicine Unit, Advanced Diagnostic Laboratory, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 13200, Bertam, Pulau Pinang
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Transfusion medicine;
TMS;
Master of medicine;
Medical training
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2019;15(SUPPLEMENT 9):130-135
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Introduction: Transfusion Medicine is an evolving filed which integrates multidisciplinary science in providing safe blood and blood products for patients. With an increasing demand for Transfusion Medicine training in Malaysia, a formal survey is needed to evaluate the postgraduate Transfusion Medicine programme offered by Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia to identify areas of deficiency based on the alumni experiences. Methods: An English language survey form was developed specifically to assess the programme contents (overall contents, learning experience in each year, and support in research), the alumni perception on soft-skills gained during the study, and the outcome of the programme. The survey forms were distributed to all alumni between March 2018 and October 2018 via e-mail or hand-delivered. Results: The survey response rate was 79% (37 of 47). A majority (97%) of the transfusion medicine specialists (TMS) in this study reported that the course offered in the program was relevant to their current job. The learning experience which includes course content, student’s placement, facilities, and support in research) were rated between satisfactory and good. Communicating effectively through speaking was the highest reported soft-skill gained during the programme, whereas communicating effectively in writing was the lowest soft-skill gained. On the programme outcome, all TMS agreed that this programme will produce qualified and well trained specialists for current working market. Conclusion: Some improvement in the programme contents and teaching activities are needed to equip the future TMS for the nation.
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