International Assessment Practices Along The Continuum of Surgical Training

Abstract Background The objectives of this study were to assemble an international perspective on (1) current and (2) ideal technical performance assessment methods, and (3) barriers to their adoption during: selection, in-training and certification. Methods A questionnaire was distributed to intern...

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Published in:The American journal of surgery 2016-08, Vol.212 (2), p.354-360
Main Authors: Louridas, Marisa, MD, Szasz, Peter, MD, de Montbrun, Sandra, MD, MEd, FRCSC, Harris, Kenneth A., MD, FRCSC, FACS, Grantcharov, Teodor P., MD, PhD, FACS
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Assessment
Certification
Certification - standards
Clinical Competence - standards
Collaboration
College professors
Competence
Consortia
Education
Educational Measurement - standards
Evaluation
Fellowships and Scholarships - standards
Humans
Internationality
Internship and Residency - organization & administration
Jurisdiction
Specialties, Surgical - education
Specialties, Surgical - standards
Studies
Surgery
Surgical Procedures, Operative - education
Surgical Procedures, Operative - standards
Surgical training
Surveys and Questionnaires
Technical performance
Training
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Summary:Abstract Background The objectives of this study were to assemble an international perspective on (1) current and (2) ideal technical performance assessment methods, and (3) barriers to their adoption during: selection, in-training and certification. Methods A questionnaire was distributed to international educational directorates (EDs). Results Eight of 10 jurisdictions responded. Currently, aptitude tests or simulated tasks3 are used during selection, observational rating scales8 during training and nothing is utilized at certification. Ideally, innate ability should be determined during selection, in-training evaluation reports6 and global rating scales6 used during training, while global and procedure specific rating scales6 used at the time of certification. Barriers include lack of predictive evidence for use in selection5 , financial limitations during training4 and a combination with respect to certification3 Conclusion Identifying current and ideal evaluation methods will prove beneficial to ensure the best assessments of technical performance are chosen for each training time point.
ISSN:0002-9610
1879-1883
DOI:10.1016/j.amjsurg.2015.12.017