Identifying the Selection Criteria for Elite Lecturer in Medical Education: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

Background. The main purpose of this study was to determine standard criteria for selecting elite lecturers in medical science universities. Methods. A qualitative research method with a content analysis approach was employed to conduct the study. The study was done in one of the top ranked universities in Iran. Data gathering was performed by Purposive sampling method. Data were collected from individuals who had experience working in the deputy of education and education development center (EDC) in the field of teacher evaluation. Focused group discussion sessions continued until data saturation was achieved. Results. Based on the analysis of the interviews, four criteria were identified for selecting elite teachers; including: "The dynamics of education", "Research and educational innovation", "Evaluation of fair treatment, discipline and professional ethics," "accountability in Transformational Innovation Packages in education". The score of clinical teachers and basic sciences teachers were considered 94 and 100, respectively. Conclusion. In this study, in order to observe educational justice and encourage teachers to perform their various roles and tasks, a standard tool was designed to select elite teacher. The results of this study can be used as a standard tool in other medical universities in Iran.