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Developing And Implementing A Multisource Feedback Tool To Assess Competencies Of Emergency Medicine Residents In The United States., J. Lamantia, L. M. Yarris, K. Sunga, M. Weizberg, D. Hart, G. Farina, E. Rodriguez, R. Lucas, Z. Mahmooth, J. Lockyear, +1 Additional Author

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Objectives: Multisource feedback (MSF) has potential value in learner assessment, but has not been broadly implemented nor studied in emergency medicine (EM). This study aimed to adapt existing MSF instruments for emergency department implementation, measure feasibility, and collect initial validity evidence to support score interpretation for learner assessment. Methods: Residents from eight U.S. EM residency programs completed a self-assessment and were assessed by eight physicians, eight nonphysician colleagues, and 25 patients using unique instruments. Instruments included a five-point rating scale to assess interpersonal and communication skills, professionalism, systems-based practice, practice-based learning and improvement, and patient care. MSF feasibility was measured …