TY - JOUR T1 - Enhancing capabilities in health professions education AU - Carr, S.E. AU - Miller, S.J. AU - Siddiqui, Z.S. AU - Jonas-Dwyer, D.R. KW - faculty development KW - postgraduate KW - health professions KW - PY - 2015/11/22 Y1 - 2015/11/09 VL - 6 N1 - doi: 10.5116/ijme.5641.060c DO - 10.5116/ijme.5641.060c M3 - doi: 10.5116/ijme.5641.060c JO - Int J Med Educ SP - 161 EP - 165 PB - IJME SN - 2042-6372 UR - http://www.ijme.net/archive/6/development-of-faculty-capabilities-leadership-and-scholarly-output/ L1 - http://www.ijme.net/archive/6/development-of-faculty-capabilities-leadership-and-scholarly-output.pdf N2 - Objectives: This article documents the results of ongoing summative program evaluation of a suite of postgraduate courses at The University of Western Australia designed to enhance the educational capabilities, academic leadership and scholarly output of health professionals. Methods: Commencing students were invited to participate in this descriptive, longitudinal study that surveyed students at commencement and subsequently over a seven year period. Data was collected at baseline and follow-up in relation to the respondents’ educational leadership responsibilities, promotions, involvement in new educational programs, and recognition for contributions towards student learning, educational scholarly outputs and involvement in training programs. Results: The respondents came from a wide range of health professions and worked in various roles, with a quarter already holding leadership positions. During the follow-up period, half reported receiving a new promotion or moving to new positions requiring educational leadership. Those identifying as being involved with the development of new educational programs doubled and 34% received a new teaching award. Scholarly productivity doubled with 45% giving an oral presentation related to education, 21% publishing and 29% being successful in obtaining funding related to an education project.  Conclusions: These postgraduate courses in health professions education appear to be positively influencing graduates’ capabilities, especially in the areas of educational leadership skills and scholarly productivity. For those looking to develop a community of leaders in health professions education, the authors offer some suggestions. ER -