Training of the trainer for health professionals: sharing experience from Turkey to Tanzania
Participants achieved a mean post-training MCQ score of 17.68 out of 20, corresponding to an overall correct response rate of 88.4%. Scenario-based and interactive learning methods were highly valued, while insufficient training duration and limited technical infrastructure were identified as challenges. Emergency medicine specialists prioritized leadership and coordination skills, whereas general practitioners and residents emphasized educational strategies and program development.The program was feasible and well received, and participants achieved high immediate post-course knowledge scores and reported strong perceived value of scenario-based and trainer-focused learning activities. The findings support role-adapted ToT models for physicians; however, objective measurement of educator and leadership competencies and follow-up assessment of cascade training implementation are needed to determine sustained trainer development.
Authors
- Aysel Başer (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8067-0677)
- Hale Sezer
- Funda İfakat Tengiz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8491-9190)
- Hakan Gülmez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5467-3743)
- Gürkan Yıldız (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8471-4294)
- Hatice Şahin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5200-7533)
- Seçil Arslansoylu Çamlar
- Ömer Faruk Sönmez
- Mustafa Küçük
- Said Salum Kilindimo
Institutions
- Izmir University (TR)
- Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences (TZ)
- Izmir Kâtip Çelebi University (TR)
- Ege University (TR)
- Directorate of Health (IS)
- Glanrhyd Hospital (GB)
- University Clinic of Traumatology (AT)
- Department of Health Services (NP)
- Directorate General of Health Services (BD)
- University of Sheffield (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medical Education Online
- Published
- 2026-02-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/10872981.2026.2622840
- Primary Topic
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00