Cited by 86Innovations in Medical EducationStudent Assessment and FeedbackEvaluation of Teaching Practices

Rules of Engagement: Residents’ Perceptions of the In-Training Evaluation Process

Watling, Christopher J., Kenyon, Cynthia F., Zibrowski, Elaine M., Schulz, Valerie, Goldszmidt, Mark A., Singh, Indu, Maddocks, Heather L., Lingard, Lorelei·2008·Academic Medicine

Abstract

BACKGROUND: In-training evaluation reports (ITERs) often fall short of their goals of promoting resident learning and development. Efforts to address this problem through faculty development and assessment-instrument modification have been disappointing. The authors explored residents' experiences and perceptions of the ITER process to gain insight into why the process succeeds or fails. METHOD: Using a grounded theory approach, semistructured interviews were conducted with 20 residents. Constant comparative analysis for emergent themes was conducted. RESULTS: All residents identified aspects of "engagement" in the ITER process as the dominant influence on the success of ITERs. Both external (evaluator-driven, such as evaluator credibility) and internal (resident-driven, such as self-assessment) influences on engagement were elaborated. When engagement was lacking, residents viewed the ITER process as inauthentic. CONCLUSIONS: Engagement is a critical factor to consider when seeking to improve ITER use. Our articulation of external and internal influences on engagement provides a starting point for targeted interventions.

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Authors
Watling, C. J., Kenyon, C. F., Zibrowski, E. M., Schulz, V., Goldszmidt, M. A., Singh, I., Maddocks, H. L., & Lingard, L.
Affiliations
London Health Sciences Centre (CA)
Corresponding author
Watling, Christopher J.
Venue
Academic Medicine
Published
2008-10
Volume
83
Issue
Supplement
Pages
S97-S100
ISSN
1040-2446 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W1994774607
Cited by
86
References
14
Citations by year
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FWCI
3.30
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Academic Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • Scholarship@Western (Western University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health › Innovations in Medical Education
  • Social Sciences › Education › Student Assessment and Feedback
  • Social Sciences › Education › Evaluation of Teaching Practices
Keywords
graduate medical education, resident perceptions, resident engagement, self-assessment, faculty development
MeSH terms
Attitude of Health Personnel, Educational Measurement, Female, Humans, Inservice Training, Internship and Residency, Interprofessional Relations, Interviews as Topic, Knowledge of Results, Psychological, Male, Reproducibility of Results, Cohort Studies, Program Evaluation

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