Are we really as good as we think we are?

Differences are examined in assessment and self-assessment scores, in oral and maxillofacial surgery trainees and MSc postgraduates, following the surgical removal of lower third molar teeth. This study found evidence of a surprising and worrying over-rating of their own surgical skills by many trai...

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Published in:Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 2002-01, Vol.84 (1), p.54-56
Main Authors: Evans, A W, Aghabeigi, B, Leeson, R, O'Sullivan, C, Eliahoo, J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis of Variance
Clinical Competence - standards
Humans
Molar, Third - surgery
Surgery, Oral - standards
United Kingdom
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Summary:Differences are examined in assessment and self-assessment scores, in oral and maxillofacial surgery trainees and MSc postgraduates, following the surgical removal of lower third molar teeth. This study found evidence of a surprising and worrying over-rating of their own surgical skills by many trainees and postgraduates.
ISSN:0035-8843
1478-7083