Improving resident performance on standardized assessments of medical knowledge: a retrospective analysis of interventions correlated to American Board of Surgery In-Service Training Examination performance - 16/09/15
, Stephen Markwell, M.A. a, Debb Farr, M.D. b, Hilary Sanfey, M.B.B.Ch. a, John Mellinger, M.D. aAbstract |
Background |
American Board of Surgery In-Service Training Examination (ABSITE) scores are used to assess individual progress and predict board pass rates. We reviewed strategies to enhance ABSITE performance and their impact within a surgery residency.
Methods |
Several interventions were introduced from 2010 to 2014. A retrospective review was undertaken evaluating these and correlating them to ABSITE performance. Analyses of variance and linear trends were performed for ABSITE, United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLEs), mock oral, and mock ABSITE scores followed by post hoc analyses if significant. Results were correlated with core curricular changes.
Results |
ABSITE mean percentile increased 34% in 4 years with significant performance improvement and increasing linear trends in postgraduate year (PGY)1 and PGY4 ABSITE scores. Mock ABSITE introduction correlated to significant improvement in ABSITE scores for PGY4 and PGY5. Mock oral introduction correlated with significant improvement in PGY1 and PGY3.
Conclusions |
Our study demonstrates an improvement in mean program ABSITE percentiles correlating with multiple interventions. Similar strategies may be useful for other programs.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : ABSITE performance, General surgery residency, ABS qualifying exam, USMLE, Core curriculum
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| The authors declare no conflicts of interest. |
Vol 210 - N° 4
P. 734-738 - octobre 2015 Retour au numéro
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