Evaluating the Impact of a Good Clinical Practice Workshop on the Knowledge and Attitude of Postgraduate Medical Students

Background Good clinical practice (GCP) is critical for the safety of participants and the quality of data generated during clinical studies. A GCP workshop can enhance the knowledge and attitude of postgraduate medical students towards GCP. Thus, a study was needed to assess the impact of such a workshop. This study aims to assess the impact of such a workshop on GCP for postgraduate medical students. Methodology A GCP workshop was organized for postgraduate medical students. We evaluated the workshop's effectiveness using the Kirkpatrick model of training evaluation. We collected the participant's knowledge and attitude using pre- and post-tests, questionnaires, and their feedback. We applied the Shapiro-Wilk test and the Wilcoxon Signed Rank test to the collected data. Results A total of 79 postgraduate students from different academic years participated in the workshop. The Shapiro-Wilk test, z-test, and Wilcoxon Signed Rank test, with p-values < 0.05, clearly outlined the positive impact of the workshop on the participant's knowledge and attitude. Box plots for pre- and post-test responses for knowledge and attitude reinforced this finding. The feedback identified the need for more interactive and case-based workshop delivery. Conclusion This study clearly outlines the positive impact of conducting a workshop on GCP for postgraduate medical students.