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Membership by Assessment of Performance: developing a method for assessing established general practitioners.
Summary
A new assessment for established general practitioners (GPs), called Membership by Assessment of Performance (MAP), was developed over two years. This involved input from over 200 GPs and professionals to identify key performance aspects for evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- General Practice
- Professional Assessment
Background:
- Established general practitioners (GPs) require ongoing performance assessment.
- Existing assessment methods may not fully capture the complexities of general practice.
- A need exists for a robust evaluation framework tailored to experienced GPs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report the development process of a new assessment scheme for established GPs.
- To outline the methodology used in creating the Membership by Assessment of Performance (MAP) program.
- To present findings from a Delphi consultation on crucial aspects of GP performance for assessment.
Main Methods:
- A multi-stage development process over two years.
- Delphi consultation involving a broad cross-section of the medical profession.
- Working conferences, piloting with candidate GPs, and reference panel reviews.
Main Results:
- Successful development of the Membership by Assessment of Performance (MAP) scheme.
- Identification of key aspects of general practitioner performance through Delphi consultation.
- Validation of the assessment framework through piloting and expert review.
Conclusions:
- The Membership by Assessment of Performance (MAP) provides a structured approach to evaluating established GPs.
- The development process ensured professional input and addressed the specific needs of general practice assessment.
- MAP is poised to enhance the quality and consistency of general practitioner performance evaluations.