TY - JOUR
T1 - Orthopedic In-Training Examination
T2 - A Performance Review Based on Program- and Resident-Specific Characteristics
AU - Camp, Christopher L.
AU - Degen, Ryan M.
AU - Turner, Norman S.
AU - Hanssen, Arlen D.
AU - Karam, Matthew D.
AU - Dines, Joshua S.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2017 Association of Program Directors in Surgery
PY - 2017/7
Y1 - 2017/7
N2 - Objectives The orthopedic in-training examination (OITE) is the most common and objective method used to assess resident knowledge in the United States. As such, residents and programs use a number of strategies to maximize OITE performance. The purpose of this work was to better understand what strategies were being implemented and to determine which program-specific and resident-specific characteristics best correlate with improved scores. Design A national survey of orthopedic residents and program directors (PDs) was performed to better understand OITE performance and correlate scores with various test preparation strategies. Setting Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Participants The survey was completed by 33 of 48 (68.8%) PDs and 341 of 878 (38.8%) eligible residents. Results The most commonly used program-wide strategies were as follows: negative consequences for poor performance (72.7%), formal OITE prep program (54.5%), and purchase of OITE test prep material for residents (51.5%). The program-specific characteristics that had the strongest correlation with increased scores were negative consequences for poor performance (p < 0.001), high value placed on the OITE by PD and residents (p < 0.001), excusing residents from clinical duties the evening prior (p < 0.001), having residents take the examination on different days (p = 0.012), and allowing residents to lead a review course (p = 0.047). The resident-specific characteristics that correlated most with score were increased study time leading up to the test (p = 0.031) and attendance at their program's OITE prep program (p = 0.062). Conclusions Although programs and residents looking to improve knowledge acquisition and OITE scores use a number of techniques, a few distinct strategies correlate with the greatest increases in OITE performance. These may be appropriate methods to consider for those looking to improve their performance in coming years.
AB - Objectives The orthopedic in-training examination (OITE) is the most common and objective method used to assess resident knowledge in the United States. As such, residents and programs use a number of strategies to maximize OITE performance. The purpose of this work was to better understand what strategies were being implemented and to determine which program-specific and resident-specific characteristics best correlate with improved scores. Design A national survey of orthopedic residents and program directors (PDs) was performed to better understand OITE performance and correlate scores with various test preparation strategies. Setting Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN. Participants The survey was completed by 33 of 48 (68.8%) PDs and 341 of 878 (38.8%) eligible residents. Results The most commonly used program-wide strategies were as follows: negative consequences for poor performance (72.7%), formal OITE prep program (54.5%), and purchase of OITE test prep material for residents (51.5%). The program-specific characteristics that had the strongest correlation with increased scores were negative consequences for poor performance (p < 0.001), high value placed on the OITE by PD and residents (p < 0.001), excusing residents from clinical duties the evening prior (p < 0.001), having residents take the examination on different days (p = 0.012), and allowing residents to lead a review course (p = 0.047). The resident-specific characteristics that correlated most with score were increased study time leading up to the test (p = 0.031) and attendance at their program's OITE prep program (p = 0.062). Conclusions Although programs and residents looking to improve knowledge acquisition and OITE scores use a number of techniques, a few distinct strategies correlate with the greatest increases in OITE performance. These may be appropriate methods to consider for those looking to improve their performance in coming years.
KW - Medical Knowledge
KW - OITE
KW - Practice-Based Learning and Improvement
KW - education
KW - orthopedic in-training examination
KW - resident
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jsurg.2017.01.004
DO - 10.1016/j.jsurg.2017.01.004
M3 - Article
C2 - 28343951
AN - SCOPUS:85016962521
SN - 1931-7204
VL - 74
SP - 754
EP - 761
JO - Journal of Surgical Education
JF - Journal of Surgical Education
IS - 4
ER -