Evaluation of Level 2 of Kirkpatrick’s Model “Learning” Among the Masters of Health Professional Education Candidates of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, Islamabad

Objective: To evaluate the extent of learning achieved by the participants of ongoing Masters of Health Professionals Education (MHPE) program, corresponding to level 2 of Kirkpatrick’s model. Methodology: A total of 18 Masters of Health Professionals Education (MHPE) candidates were recruited in the study by convenience sampling, who attended the MHPE first session of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, from 8th March, 2023 to 14th March. 2023. Those participants with at least 80% attendance and willing to participate were included, while those with attendance less than 80% were excluded from the study. A questionnaire comprising of three parts was used for data collection. The level 2 of Kirkpatrick’s model, that is “learning” was evaluated by analyzing data through SPSS. Results: Majority of the participants 12 (66.7%) agreed that they had clear understanding of learning objectives (LOs), and that the LOs were aligned with the knowledge and skills. Also, majority of the candidates showed strong consensus that the course material provided was easy and essential to success. Regarding content relevance, the content was found to be relevant to the HPE candidates. A large portion of the samples agreed that they were enriched with learning from the facilitator’s knowledge and skills. The delivery and style of the two facilitators involved in teaching was well engaging. The candidates showed little discomfort over the pace and length of the session. Conclusion: Overall, it was noted that the learning of MHPE candidates was improved in the first contact session of the MHPE program.