Enhancing clinical competency in infectious disease training: a longitudinal study of Mini-CEX implementation for medical interns.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX) in assessing and improving clinical competencies among medical interns during a 4-week infectious disease rotation.

Methods

Forty-six medical interns were assessed using Mini-CEX at the start and end of their rotation. The tool evaluated seven domains: history taking, physical examination, clinical judgment, humanistic care, communication skills, organizational effectiveness, and overall competence. Teaching physicians were trained uniformly before the trial. After the internship, interns and teaching physicians completed questionnaires and interviews.

Results

During the internship period when Mini-CEX was implemented, significant improvements were observed in

SUBMITTER: Wang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12283664 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature