Clinical Skills Evaluation in Neurology, Child Neurology and Psychiatry: Program Directors' Perspective and Future Opportunities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

When the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) eliminated the oral segment of the board-certification examination, it began requiring in-training assessments termed Clinical Skill Evaluations (CSEs).

Objective

This study describes the experience of residency program directors (PDs) with CSEs and identifies opportunities for improvement.

Methods

A 23-question survey was administered electronically to neurology, child neurology, and psychiatry PDs assessing their CSE testing procedures in April 2019. Data from the ABPN preCERT® Credentialing System CSE was analyzed to corroborate the survey results.

Results

A total of 439 PDs were surveyed. The overall response rate was approximately 40% with a similar response across the 3 specialties. Ove

SUBMITTER: Abbatemarco JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8368539 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature