An Objective Structured Clinical Examination to Improve Formative Assessment for Senior Pediatrics Residents.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Residency programs are developing new methods to assess resident competence and to improve the quality of formative assessment and feedback to trainees. Simulation is a valuable tool for giving formative feedback to residents.

Objective

To develop an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) to improve formative assessment of senior pediatrics residents.

Methods

We developed a multistation examination using various simulation formats to assess the skills of senior pediatrics residents in communication and acute resuscitation. We measured several logistical factors (staffing and program costs) to determine the feasibility of such a program.

Results

Thirty-one residents participated in the assessment program over a 3-month period. Residents rece

SUBMITTER: Mangold KA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4597964 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature