Mini Surgical Simulation, Role Play, and Group and Behavioral Interviews in Resident Selection.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A robust selection process is critical to residents' "cultural fit" and success in their program. Traditional selection methods have shortcomings.

Objective

We describe a novel residency interview process for obstetrics-gynecology residents that incorporates behavioral, group, and surgical simulation multiple mini interviews (MMIs).

Methods

In 2010, the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center obstetrics-gynecology residency program developed surgical simulation, role play, ethics group interview, and Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education competency-based behavioral interview stations.

Results

From 2010 to 2012, a total of 199 applicants were interviewed, 62 ranked in the top 20, and 18 matched into the program. The MMI scores for interview station

SUBMITTER: Ogunyemi D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4936861 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature