How we did the Question Time Forum (QTF). (July 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Nicola, Pantelis; Fleming-Nouri, Alexander; Belessiotis, Katherine; Daley, Flora; Cartledge, Jonathan
• Is Part Of: Medical teacher. Volume 37:Number 7(2015)
• Page Start: 631
• Page End: 634
• Publication Date: 2015-07
• Subjects: Medical education -- Periodicals; 610.711
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0142-159X

Abstract

<abstract> <title>Abstract</title> <p> <bold>Background</bold>: We piloted a new method of feedback to supplement online surveys and student representation.</p> <p> <bold>Methods</bold>: The face-to-face feedback session enabled all Year 5 students to ask questions directly to a faculty panel, regarding their curriculum. Questions were gathered in advance so the panel could review and prepare appropriate responses. "Ask the audience" questions were also included.</p> <p> <bold>Evaluation</bold>: The panel and a convenience sample of 25 students (attenders and non-attenders) were interviewed. All interviews were recorded, transcribed and themed using long table technique. QTF was also evaluated on-the-day by using "Ask the Audience" questions.</p> <p> <bold>Results</bold>: Sixty-three Year 5 students attended (from a cohort of 337), of whom 96% felt it was a useful addition to current methods of feedback and 93% would attend again. Students felt QTF was "brilliant" and a "triumph in transparency" while the faculty hailed the "novel" event and "honest discussion".</p> <p> <bold>Conclusion</bold>: QTF was well-received by students and faculty. Both encouraged repetition of the event, thought to enhance the transparency of decisions about the running of the course and promote more in-depth dialogue between staff and students.</p> </abstract>