Design and Validation of a Skill-Based In-Service Training Model for Employees of Medical Sciences Universities: A Case Study of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 PhD student, Department of Educational Sciences, Ma.C., Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Ma.C., Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran

3 Associate Professor, Department of Management, Imam Reza International University, Mashhad, Iran. Corresponding Author

4 Associate Professor, Department of Educational Studies and Curriculum Planning, Ma.c., Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran.

5 Associate Professor, Department of Educational Sciences, Ma.C., Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran

10.22038/mjms.2026.96107.5306

Abstract

Introduction: With the increasing complexity of occupations in academic centers, the importance of employee training has grown substantially. Given the service-oriented nature of health systems and their strong dependence on human resources, in-service training is a key lever for developing knowledge, awareness, and workforce capacity. This study aimed at designing and validated a skill-based in-service training model for employees of medical universities.
Material and Methods:A mixed-methods design was employed. In the qualitative phase, content analysis was conducted using in-depth semi-structured interviews with 12 purposively selected experts and managers in curriculum planning, instructional design, education, and human resources (snowball sampling). In the quantitative phase, a field study using structural equation modeling was performed. The statistical population included 805 headquarters employees of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences across eight vice-chancellorships; based on the Morgan table, 263 participants were selected through non-probability convenience sampling.
Results: A total of 11 categories and 36 components were identified, including objectives, needs assessment, content, educational materials and resources, training methods, strategies, implementation, evaluation, levels of training evaluation, and outcomes of skill-based training. The extracted components provide a comprehensive framework for designing, implementing, and evaluating skill-based training programs and may support improvements in training effectiveness and efficiency.
Conclusion:The proposed model offers a comprehensive and context-based framework for enhancing in-service training in the health system. Its implementation, with an emphasis on a skill-based approach, can improve educational system performance, develop job-related competencies, and enhance service quality in medical universities, and may serve as a strategic model for similar organizations.

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Medical Journal of Mashhad university of Medical Sciences
Volume 69, Issue 5
June 2026
Pages 633-646

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