# Decoding CBME through a longitudinal faculty development program: A comparative study

## TL;DR

A study shows that a longer faculty training program improves understanding of CBME better than short workshops.

## Contribution

The study introduces a longitudinal faculty development approach for CBME training and evaluates its effectiveness.

## Key findings

- Longitudinal training improved CBME understanding in both trained and non-trained faculty.
- Post-test results and feedback were similar across both groups after repeated sessions.
- Longer programs save time and manpower compared to short workshops.

## Abstract

National Medical Commission (NMC) conducts two-day CISP workshop under Faculty Development Programs (FDP) for CBME but short duration
may not be enough for proper faculty improvement. In our study, 62 faculty (CISP trained and non-trained) underwent longitudinal FDP
with CBME modules for three months with weekly sessions, pre-post tests and feedback were taken. Initially trained faculty performed
better but with repeated sessions, non-trained also improved and both groups showed similar post-test results and feedback trend. So,
CISP should be done as longitudinal program to save time and manpower and to improve CBME understanding in faculty.