The FREDERIC TING Model in Health Professions Education

Teaching in the health professions has been increasingly challenging especially with the evolving educational landscape that has increased the workload of faculty. The aim of this paper is to introduce a framework that can help academic leaders create a conducive teaching-learning environment that is responsive to the demands of the times. The Functional Reforms in Education that Empowers to a Resilient, Innovative, Inclusive, and Culture-sensitive Model in TeachING Health Professions Education (FREDERIC TING) Model in Health Professions Education Conceptual Framework postulates that leadership thrust and support, together with staff upskilling through development programs are essential for functional reforms to take place. Central to these reforms is the organization’s vision and mission which should first and foremost be well understood and is exemplified by all its members. Furthermore, the cycle of needs assessment – stakeholder consultation – direction setting – execution of strategic directions – and then back to needs assessment is suggested to be a vital part of the organization’s management system to ensure the relevance and the sustainability of the reforms.