Key Success Factors Affecting National Licensing, Step 1, Passing Results of the Endocrinology Block: Lessons Learned From the Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University
Panadda Rojpibulstit MSc*, Nuchanart Suealek PhD*, Supaporn Vannasiri MSc*, Nampet Ngodngamthaweesuk MD**, Pornrut Rabintossaporn MD*, Viriya Pankao PhD*, Umarat Srisawat PhD*, Supranee Kongkham PhD*, Suthon Pornthisarn MD***, Sirikul Manochantr PhD*, Anongnad Ngamjariyawat PhD*, Jarinyaporn Naowaboot PhD*, Wachiraporn Krudpathum BBA****
Affiliation : * Department of Preclinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, Thailand ** Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, Thailand *** Endocrinology Unit, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, Thailand **** Academic Affairs Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, Thailand
Background : Following initiation of the three-step national licensing (NL) examination, NL step 1 is the most difficult step of
all. As our curriculum has been based on problem-based learning since its establishment, the block committee of each block
system is responsible for planning the learning process to secure educational outcomes, student-learning promotion and a
satisfactory rate of NL passing results.
Objective : The present study aims to identify key success factors that have been implemented each year to achieve successful
NL passing results.
Material and Method: Three parts with nine new ideas were implemented each year. These parts included the three ideas of
extra-materials preparation for effective tutorial sessions, three ideas of student-learning process motivation and three ideas
of the reliable assessment preparation.
Results : Mean scores on block satisfaction were above 4 (from a total of 5) annually. NL passing-rate in each category during
the last-two-year is above the country’s average score.
Conclusion : This review demonstrated a key factor which contributes to student success in the endocrinology block.
Keywords : Key success factors, National license passing results, Part 1, Endocrinology block
