Inspired by the World Health Organization and the World Organizatiom of Family Doctors to prepare doctors for the task of teaching, the Philippine Academy of Family Physicians organized the Philippine Society of Teacher of Family Medicine to address educational issues, including teacher training
Worldwide experiences have shown that there is improvement in teaching process and effectivity among trainors who participated in teacher training activities. There was also perceived need to train family medicine preceptors, consultants and teachers in various accredited programs in the country. Thus in 1993, the annual teacher training workshop was launched. The issues tackled in annual workshops centered on curriculum development, clinical teaching, assessment of residency programs, teaching strategies and assessment of clinical competence. The workshops have short lectures, small group discussions, role play and video reviews. An average of 30 participants attends the yearly activities. Invited as lecture facilitators are local and international experts in family medicine and education.
A survey of 44 workshop participants was done. Majority of participants were either Fellows of the PAFP, senior consultants or heads of departments. Their reasons for attending their first workshop was for improvement of teaching. Subsequent attendance was for further improvement and due to motivation by previous workshop attended. The most common difficulties involved funding and time. Most of the participants found the workshops to be relevant, useful, applicable and promoted change in teaching behavior. The most appreciated strategy used in the workshop was small group discussion. Reflection on organizational aspect showed positive marks for announcement, accommodation, transportation and food
The lowest mark was given to cost and scheduling. Participants gave suggestions for future faculty development plans, including attendance to masteral course.

The Filipino Family Physician, 1998 36 ( 4 ) pages 137-144