Notes from the Field: Residents’ Perceptions of Simulation-Based Skills Assessment in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Abigail Ford Winkel; Paulomi Niles; Veronica Lerner; Sondra Zabar; Demian Szyld; Allison Squires

doi:10.1177/0163278714563601

Notes from the Field: Residents’ Perceptions of Simulation-Based Skills Assessment in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Abigail Ford Winkel, Paulomi Niles, Veronica Lerner, Sondra Zabar, Demian Szyld, Allison Squires

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Simulation in obstetrics and gynecology (OBGYN) training captures a range of interpersonal, cognitive, and technical skills. However, trainee perspectives on simulation-based assessment remain unexplored. After an observed structured clinical examination (OSCE) simulation hybrid exam, two focus groups of residents were conducted. Analysis grounded in a thematic coding guided the qualitative research process. Responses suggest a valuation of cognitive and technical skills over interpersonal skills. Realism was seen as critical and residents perceived the assessment as more valuable for the educator than the learner. Feedback was highly valued. Resident perspectives on this exam give insight into their perceptions of simulation-based assessment as well as their conceptions of their own learning through simulations.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	121-125
Number of pages	5
Journal	Evaluation and the Health Professions
Volume	39
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/0163278714563601
State	Published - Mar 1 2016

Keywords

Graduate Medical Education
evaluation
feedback
objective structured clinical examination
simulation

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Health Policy

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