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Development Of An On-Call Assessment Tool For Competency-Based Surgical Training, Eric C. Mitchell
Development Of An On-Call Assessment Tool For Competency-Based Surgical Training, Eric C. Mitchell
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Introduction: A central tenet of competency-based medical education is formative assessment of trainees. There are no assessments examining resident competence on-call, despite this being a significant component of resident training and characterized by less supervision compared to daytime.
Methods: A national survey was conducted to evaluate the state of assessment in Canadian Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery programs. An on-call assessment tool was developed based on a consensus group and was piloted over six months. Validity of the tool was examined through qualitative and quantitative methods.
Results: There were 63 tools completed across ten residents and seven staff physicians. Tool reliability …