[Evaluation of a teaching training program implemented in a faculty of medicine].

BACKGROUND Since 2010, the Faculty of Medicine at Finis Terrae University implemented a training program aiming to train health professionals in effective educational practices. AIM To evaluate the effect of training in teachers who are in charge of planning courses, conducting classes and learning assessment. MATERIAL AND METHODS Quality of planning, lecture performance and academic performance of students were evaluated in 55 teachers prior and after attending the training course on teaching methodologies and in 47 teachers not attending the course. RESULTS The percentage of trained teachers complying with the aforementioned indicators was significantly higher than those without training (p < 0.01). There were significant differences in favor of the group of teachers who attended and passed the Diploma. Trained teachers had significantly higher students' approval rate. (Odds ratio 4.5, p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS The teaching Diploma in Health Sciences improved the planning, teaching and academic performance of teachers.