Selection bias: Examining the feasibility, utility, and participant receptivity to incorporating simulation into the general surgery residency selection process - 27/09/17
, Christopher P. Steffes, M.D. b, Dmitry Nepomnayshy, M.D. c, Cate Nicholas, M.S., P.A., Ed.D. d, Warren D. Widmann, M.D. e, Shimae C. Fitzgibbons, M.D. f, Brian J. Dunkin, M.D. g, Daniel B. Jones, M.D. h, John T. Paige, M.D. iAbstract |
Background |
Opportunities exist to revise the current residency selection process to capture desirable candidate competencies. We examined the extent to which components of the American College of Surgeons/Association for Surgical Education simulation-based medical student curriculum combined with a teamwork activity could be used as potential screening method.
Methods |
Students participated in a workshop consisting of training/evaluation of knot tying, suturing, airway management, gowning/gloving, and teamwork. Surveys were given to medical students (MS) and faculty/resident/staff (FRS) to examine their opinions about the residency screening process, the most critical competencies to assess, and the effectiveness of each station for candidate evaluation.
Results |
Communication (FRS, 4.86 ± .35; MS, 4.93 ± .26), leadership (FRS, 4.41 ± .80; MS, 4.5 ± .76), judgment (FRS, 4.62 ± .74; MS, 4.67 ± .62), professionalism (FRS, 4.64 ± .73; MS, 5.00 ± .00), integrity (FRS, 4.71 ± .78; MS, 4.87 ± .35), and grit/resilience (FRS, 4.71 ± .78; MS, 4.53 ± .74) were considered most valuable for candidate screening. The simulation-based curriculum for evaluation of residency candidates was rated lowest by both groups. Open response comments indicated positive perceptions of this process.
Conclusions |
Employing simulation to assess candidates may be most beneficial for examining nontechnical attributes. Future work should continue to explore this area.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Highlights |
• | We examined the extent to which a simulation-based medical student curriculum combined with a teamwork activity could be used as potential screening method. |
• | Communication, leadership, judgment, professionalism, integrity, and grit/resilience were considered most valuable for candidate screening. |
• | Employing simulation-based activities to assess candidates may be most helpful to evaluate nontechnical skills in individuals applying for surgical training. |
Keywords : Selection, Simulation, Residency, Interview, Nontechnical skills
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| There were no relevant financial relationships or any sources of support in the form of grants, equipment, or drugs. |
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| The authors declare no conflicts of interest. |
Vol 213 - N° 6
P. 1171-1177 - juin 2017 Retour au numéro
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