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Peer assessment of competence.

John J Norcini¹

¹Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA. jnorcini@ecfmg.org

Medical Education

|June 6, 2003

Summary

Peer assessment in professional evaluation can be reliable and valid, but its effectiveness depends heavily on how it is implemented. Careful consideration of factors like task structure and rater relationships is crucial for accurate judgments.

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Professional Assessment
Healthcare Professionals

Background:

Peer assessment is a critical component of professional development and evaluation.
Understanding the reliability and validity of peer judgments is essential for accurate performance appraisal.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize the utilization of peer assessment in professional evaluation.
To determine the reliability and validity of peer judgments in assessing professional competence.

Main Methods:

Literature review on the nature of peer judgments and assessable competencies.
Analysis of factors influencing the quality of peer assessments.
Description of implementation steps for peer assessment processes.

Main Results:

Peers provide judgments on structured tasks or global impressions, assessing technical and non-technical skills.
Assessment covers actions performed, quality, and suitability for purpose.
Key influencing factors include reliability, relationships, stakes, and equivalence.

Conclusions:

Peer assessment is versatile, covering diverse competencies.
Generalizations are difficult due to varied application methods.
The success of peer assessment hinges on its implementation strategy.

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