Game-Based Assessment of Cognitive Abilities and Personality Characteristics for Surgical Resident Selection: A Preliminary Validation Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Assessment of nontechnical attributes is important in selecting candidates for surgical training. Currently, these assessments are typically made based on ineffective methods, which have been shown to be poorly correlated with later performance.

Objective

The study aimed to examine preliminary evidence regarding the use of game-based assessment (GBA) for assessing cognitive abilities and personality characteristics in candidates for surgical residencies.

Methods

The study had 2 phases. In the first phase, a gamified test was developed to assess competencies relevant for surgical residents. Three games were chosen, assessing 14 competencies: planning, problem-solving, ingenuity, goal orientation, self-reflection, endurance, analytical thinking, learning abil

SUBMITTER: Gazit N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12356604 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature