Exploring the thesis experience of Master of Health professions education graduates
Objectives To explore the thesis experience of recent Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE) graduates in the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) program. Methods This is a qualitative case study exploring the experience of MHPE graduates between 2014 and 2016 (n=31). Using convenience sa...
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| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | 2042-6372 http://hdl.handle.net/10725/10608 http://dx.doi.org/10.5116/ijme.5abe.2209 Skeith, L., Ridinger, H., Srinivasan, S., Givi, B., Youssef, N., & Harris, I. (2018). Exploring the thesis experience of Master of Health professions education graduates: a qualitative study. International journal of medical education, 9, 113. http://libraries.lau.edu.lb/research/laur/terms-of-use/articles.php https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5951784/ |
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| description | Objectives To explore the thesis experience of recent Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE) graduates in the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) program. Methods This is a qualitative case study exploring the experience of MHPE graduates between 2014 and 2016 (n=31). Using convenience sampling, all graduates with an email address (n=30) were invited to participate in an online survey and semi-structured interviews. Interviews were completed in-person or via telephone or video conference; interviewers collected detailed notes and audio recordings. Two authors independently analyzed the data iteratively using thematic analysis and discrepancies were discussed and resolved. Results Survey results (n=20, 67%) revealed an average graduation of 5.1 years; 10 graduates (33%) were interviewed. Three themes related to the thesis experience were identified: success factors, challenges, and outcomes. Success factors, when present, promoted completion of a thesis; these included: a supportive program environment, time management, available resources, MHPE foundational coursework, aligning theses with career goals, and identifying a project with limited scope. Challenges made thesis completion more difficult for graduates; these included: institutional factors, personal or professional responsibilities, burnout, externally-imposed deadlines, and barriers in the research process. Despite these challenges, completing the thesis resulted in many professional or personal benefits (outcomes). Conclusions Multiple success factors and challenges were identified in the master’s thesis process among MHPE graduates at UIC. These findings can help students conducting education-based scholarship through the master’s thesis process. This study also informs program evaluation and improvements and outlines personal and professional outcomes of completing a master’s thesis. |
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| spelling | Exploring the thesis experience of Master of Health professions education graduatesa qualitative studyYoussef, NazihSkeith, LeslieRidinger, HeatherGivi, BabakHarris, IleneObjectives To explore the thesis experience of recent Master of Health Professions Education (MHPE) graduates in the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) program. Methods This is a qualitative case study exploring the experience of MHPE graduates between 2014 and 2016 (n=31). Using convenience sampling, all graduates with an email address (n=30) were invited to participate in an online survey and semi-structured interviews. Interviews were completed in-person or via telephone or video conference; interviewers collected detailed notes and audio recordings. Two authors independently analyzed the data iteratively using thematic analysis and discrepancies were discussed and resolved. Results Survey results (n=20, 67%) revealed an average graduation of 5.1 years; 10 graduates (33%) were interviewed. Three themes related to the thesis experience were identified: success factors, challenges, and outcomes. Success factors, when present, promoted completion of a thesis; these included: a supportive program environment, time management, available resources, MHPE foundational coursework, aligning theses with career goals, and identifying a project with limited scope. Challenges made thesis completion more difficult for graduates; these included: institutional factors, personal or professional responsibilities, burnout, externally-imposed deadlines, and barriers in the research process. Despite these challenges, completing the thesis resulted in many professional or personal benefits (outcomes). Conclusions Multiple success factors and challenges were identified in the master’s thesis process among MHPE graduates at UIC. These findings can help students conducting education-based scholarship through the master’s thesis process. This study also informs program evaluation and improvements and outlines personal and professional outcomes of completing a master’s thesis.PublishedN/A2019-05-10T07:17:00Z2019-05-10T07:17:00Z20182019-05-10Articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/article2042-6372http://hdl.handle.net/10725/10608http://dx.doi.org/10.5116/ijme.5abe.2209Skeith, L., Ridinger, H., Srinivasan, S., Givi, B., Youssef, N., & Harris, I. (2018). Exploring the thesis experience of Master of Health professions education graduates: a qualitative study. International journal of medical education, 9, 113.http://libraries.lau.edu.lb/research/laur/terms-of-use/articles.phphttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5951784/enInternational Journal of Medical Educationinfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:laur.lau.edu.lb:10725/106082021-03-19T10:45:16Z |
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