Exploring Internal Quality Assurance Practices at Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons (GCPS)

Abstract

This paper reports an exploratory study that examined the internal quality assurance (IQA) practices at the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons (GCPS) for the purpose of suggesting improvement. Grounded in qualitative research elements of in-depth interview, thematic data analysis and interpretation, organizational renewal theory provides its driving force. The research reveals the following results: Rigorous admission standards, Teaching and learning practices; Examination and assessment practices, Funding medical education and training, Regulator or training role,  Accountability and monitoring issues, and Transfer of medical knowledge, skills and dispositions acquired in training to places of work. The conclusion makes ten quality management recommendations toward the strategic renewal of the GCPS

Keywords

• Quality assurance,Internal Quality,Physicians,Ghana Organizational change,Quality

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