Original Research PaperDeveloping Ethical Leadership in Health Care - Experience of introducing Bioethics in Post Graduate Training

Background: Medical ethics is crucial for healthcare delivery. Shalamar Institute of Health sciences (SIHS) is the only institution in Pakistan with mandatory Bioethics training for undergraduate as well as post graduate medical trainees. Methodology: In 2018-19 eight workshops were organized for Post-graduate trainees and feedback was obtained. All the PG trainees who participated in these workshops (n=60) reported it as 'extremely useful'. Results: The 98.3% showed satisfaction from facilitators and considered duration of workshops as adequate. The 88.3% of the PG trainees were of opinion that they would like to attend more sessions on the medical ethics in future. The major themes emerged from the qualitative analysis were: 1) Effects on practices and perspective 2) Improved knowledge about ethical issues 3) Enhanced communication skills. The teaching methodologies like the use of simulated patient, reflection and case discussion were highly appreciated by participants.