Consensus group methods are widely used in research to identify and measure areas where incomplete evidence exists for decision-making. Despite their widespread use, these often inconsistently reported. Using examples from the three most commonly methods, Delphi, Nominal Group RAND/UCLA; this paper associated Guide aim describe highlight common weaknesses methodology reporting. The outlines a series of recommendations assist researchers using consensus providing comprehensive description...

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Context Progress tests, in which learners are repeatedly assessed on equivalent content at different times their training and provided with feedback, would seem to lend themselves well a competency-based framework, requires more frequent formative assessments. The objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) progress test is relatively new form of assessment that used assess the progression skills. purpose this study was establish further evidence for use an OSCE by demonstrating...

Consensus group methods such as the Nominal Group Technique (NGT) and Delphi method are commonly used in research to elicit synthesize expert opinions when evidence is lacking. Traditionally, NGT involves a face-to-face interaction. However, due COVID-19 pandemic, many in-person meetings have moved online settings. It unclear what extent has been undertaken virtual The overarching aim of this scoping review explore use research. Our specific objectives answer following questions: To...

to help reduce pressure on faculty staff, medical students have been used as raters in objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs). There are few studies regarding their ability complete checklists and global rating scales, a paucity of data provide feedback junior colleagues. The objectives this study were: (i) compare expert examiner (FE) student-examiner (SE) assessment students' (candidates') performances formative OSCE; (ii) assess SE provided candidates, (iii) seek opinion...

Objective: The purpose of this study is to investigate whether webcast lectures are comparable live as a teaching tool in medical school.Methods: Three Otolaryngology-Head&Neck Surgery (OTO-HNS) were given third year students through their regular academic curriculum with one group receiving lecture format and the other format. All (live or webcast) by same lecturer contained identical material. outcome measures used: student satisfaction survey, performance on OTO-HNS component written...

Context The shift from a time-based to competency-based framework in medical education has created need for frequent formative assessments. Many educational programmes use some form of written progress test identify areas strength and weakness promote continuous improvement their learners. However, the role performance-based assessments, such as objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), testing remains unclear. Objective aims this paper are describe an OSCE assess learners at...

Context The merits of informal learning have been widely reported and embraced by medical educators. However, research has yet to describe in detail the extent which intraprofessional or interprofessional education is part graduate (GME), nature those experiences. This study seeks describe: (i) who delivers residents; (ii) how often they do so; (iii) content share; (iv) teaching techniques use. Methods describes instances GME captured through non-participant observations two contexts: a...

Competency-based medical education (CBME) is changing the way we teach and assess residents, yet many educators feel ill-prepared to function in this new environment. The daunting task of developing entrustable professional activities (EPAs) milestones arguably surpassed only by our trepidation about need for assessment strategies.1 As a group MD PhD who develop local- national-level examinations course, have identified basic principles guide clinicians been tasked with strategies CBME. 10...

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the use an objective structured clinical examination for Internal Medicine residents (IM-OSCE) as a progress test skills.

Context Although health professions education scholarship units (HPESUs) share a commitment to the production and dissemination of rigorous educational practices research, they are situated in many different contexts have wide range structures functions. Objectives In this study, authors explore institutional logics common across HPESUs, how these influence organisation activities HPESUs. Methods The analysed interviews with HPESU leaders Canada (n = 12), Australia 21), New Zealand 3) USA...

Construct: This article describes the development and validity evidence behind a new rating scale to assess feedback quality in clinical workplace.Competency-based medical education has mandated shift learner-centeredness, authentic observation, frequent formative assessments with focus on delivery of effective feedback. Because been shown be variable effectiveness, an assessment workplace is important ensure we are providing trainees optimal learning opportunities. The purposes this project...

Developing international consensus on outcome measures for clinical trials is challenging. The following paper will review building in Outcome Measures Rheumatology (OMERACT), with a focus the Delphi.Based literature and feedback from delegates at OMERACT 2018, set of recommendations provided form Delphi Consensus Checklist.The generally supported use checklist as guide. provides guidance clearly outlining multiple aspects process.OMERACT deeply committed to these should be considered work progress.

Purpose Medical school admissions committees are increasingly considering noncognitive measures like emotional intelligence (EI) in evaluating potential applicants. This study explored whether scores on an EI abilities test at predicted future academic performance medical to determine could be used making decisions. Method The authors invited all University of Ottawa applicants offered interview 2006 and 2007 complete the Mayer–Salovey–Caruso Test (MSCEIT) time their (105 101, respectively),...

Graduating Internal Medicine residents must possess sufficient skills to perform a variety of medical procedures. Little is known about resident experiences acquiring procedural proficiency, practicing these techniques, or being assessed on their proficiency. The purpose this study was qualitatively investigate 1) the acquisition and 2) perceptions assessment methods available them. Focus groups were conducted in weeks following an incorporated into objective structured clinical examination...

Health professions education scholarship (HPES) is an important and growing field of inquiry. Problematically, consistent use terminology regarding the individual roles organizational structures that are active in this lacking. This inconsistency impedes transferability current future findings related to HPES.Based on data collected during interviews with HPES leaders Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United States, Netherlands, authors constructed working definitions for some professional...

Theory: The move to competency-based education has heightened the importance of direct observation clinical skills and effective feedback. Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is widely used for assessment affords an opportunity both feedback occur simultaneously. For be effective, it should include observation, performance, provision feedback, reflection, decision making, use learning change. Hypotheses: If one goals engage students think about their performance (i.e.,...

Background As medical school admission committees are giving increased consideration to noncognitive measures, this study sought determine how emotional intelligence (EI) scores relate other traditional measures used in the admissions process. Method EI was measured using an ability-based test (Mayer-Salovey-Caruso Emotional Intelligence Test, or MSCEIT) two consecutive cohorts of applicants (2006 and 2007) qualifying for interview. Pearson correlations between (i.e., weighted grade point...