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Monitoring and Evaluation of a Master of Bioethics Program: A Systems Approach (94601)
Session Chair: Maria Eugenia Navas Rios
Friday, 13 June 2025 14:25
Session: Session 3
Room: Room 105 (1F)
Presentation Type:Oral Presentation
The Master of Bioethics (MBE) program was developed to address the growing need for bioethics education in Pakistan. To ensure its effectiveness, a comprehensive Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework was implemented, based on a systems approach (Hyder, 2007), assessing four key levels: inputs, processes, outputs, and outcomes. This framework evaluates program impact through three stages: pre-training (baseline assessments), intra-training (ongoing feedback), and post-training (long-term effectiveness and professional integration).
Key findings from student feedback highlight strong engagement in ethical reasoning, critical thinking, and communication skills. However, leadership development and problem-solving require further reinforcement. Assessment results show that most students achieved high academic performance (A to A-), while lower-performing students benefited from structured remediation. The mentoring component was particularly valuable in providing guidance and professional development.
The M&E findings have informed strategic improvements, including enhanced faculty feedback mechanisms, curriculum adjustments to strengthen leadership training, and additional mentoring opportunities. Future evaluations will focus on longitudinal tracking of graduates to assess their contributions to bioethics research and practice.
This study demonstrates how a structured M&E framework can enhance the impact of a bioethics program, ensuring its relevance and effectiveness. These insights are valuable for academic institutions aiming to establish or refine similar programs in diverse healthcare and research settings.
Authors:
Robyna Irshad Khan, The Aga Khan University, Pakistan
Nimra Azhar, The Aga Khan University, Pakistan
Rabia Aftab, The Aga Khan University, Pakistan
Tashfeen Ahmad, The Aga Khan University, Pakistan
About the Presenter(s)
Dr Robyna Irshad Khan is a University Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer at The Aga Khan University in Pakistan
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