Objective scoring of application forms in obstetrics and gynaecology residency selection: A retrospective cohort study on the optimal number of committee members.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The selection of residents for medical specialty programmes is a critical yet resource-intensive process. Although structured evaluation tools, such as standardized application forms, enhance objectivity and reliability, they often require all committee members to assess every candidate, resulting in inefficiencies. This study aimed to determine the optimal number of assessors needed to reliably score application forms of doctors to become resident in obstetrics & gynaecology without compromising selection outcomes.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study analysed data from three residency selection cycles (of the years 2022-2024) in the Northwest region of the Netherlands. Application forms were scored anonymously each year by 15-18 committee members, referred

SUBMITTER: Rietdijk WJR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12629435 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature