The Use of Formative Assessment in Postgraduate Urology Training: A Systematic Review

Formative assessment is an essential component of surgical training. However, it is not usually a mandatory component in postgraduate curricula. The purpose of this study is to identify and evaluate how formative assessments are integrated into postgraduate urology training in programs across the gl...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2022-07, Vol.14 (7), p.e27162-e27162
Main Authors: Khan, Rehan N, Siddiqui, Nadeem A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cross-sectional studies
Curricula
Directors
Feedback
Medical Education
Other
Problem solving
Skills
Surgeons
Systematic review
Training
Urology
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Summary:Formative assessment is an essential component of surgical training. However, it is not usually a mandatory component in postgraduate curricula. The purpose of this study is to identify and evaluate how formative assessments are integrated into postgraduate urology training in programs across the globe. This study consisted of a systemic review to see how formative assessments are being implemented in various urology programs globally. A total of 427 articles were identified for the literature review. Of these, only 10 were included and critically appraised. These studies explored various techniques for exploration of formative assessments in urology training programs, which included established tools, such as portfolio reviews, and direct observations of procedure skills (DOPS); novel tools, including the Dutch urology practical skills (D-UPS) program and Ottawa surgical competency operating room evaluation (O-SCORE); and curricular models. Nine of the 10 articles favored their potential utility in formative assessments. Current literature involving formative assessments in postgraduate urology programs is scarce, and available resources have a high heterogeneity between them. More structured formative assessments need to be incorporated into surgical training programs, and affiliated training institutions should be encouraged to integrate them into their curricula.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.27162