Twelve tips for institutional approach to outcome-based education in health professions programmes

Abstract

Outcome-based education (OBE) has brought along a significant development in health professions education in the past decade. The shift from a process-driven to product-driven model of education is valuable for ensuring graduate quality and facilitating global movement of healthcare workers. Such a model can align the expectations of key stakeholders in an era of rapid knowledge expansion and technological advancement. Nevertheless, the experienced benefits of OBE depend on the effectiveness of its implementation. This article therefore provides practical tips and strategies for implementing OBE in order to maximize its potential.

Acknowledgments

The authors would like to thank David Chong, BPharm, GCHE, MSc, for his assistance with editorial review.

The IMU supplement is sponsored and supported by IMU Education Sdn Bhd.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Notes on contributors

Hui Meng Er

Hui Meng Er, BSc (Hons), PhD, PgCertMedEd, is a Professor in the School of Pharmacy and Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning at the International Medical University, Malaysia.

Vishna Devi Nadarajah

Vishna Devi Nadarajah, BSc (Hons), PhD, MHPE, is a Professor of Human Biology in the School of Medicine and Pro Vice Chancellor Education at the International Medical University, Malaysia.

Yu Sui Chen

Yu Sui Chen, BSc (Hons), PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Division of Human Biology and Associate Dean of Student & International Affairs in the School of Medicine, International Medical University, Malaysia.

Snigdha Misra

Snigdha Misra, MSc, MPhil, PhD, is an Associate Professor and the Head of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics in the School of Health Sciences, International Medical University, Malaysia.

Joachim Perera

Joachim Perera, MBBS, MD, FSCS, PgCertMedEd, is an Associate Professor in the Division of Human Biology at the International Medical University, Malaysia.

Sneha Ravindranath

Sneha Ravindranath, BDS, MDS, FRACDS, M Orth RCS Ed, was a Senior Lecturer in the School of Dentistry and the Head of Oral Health Center at the International Medical University, Malaysia.

Yee Yee Hla

Hla Yee Yee, MBBS, MSc, PhD, FRCP, is an Adjunct Professor at the International Medical University, Malaysia. She is also an Honorary Professor at the University of Medicine, Yangon; Visiting Professor at the Defense Services Medical Academy, Yangon; and Chair of Medical Education Development Committee of the Myanmar Academy of Medical Science.