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Implementing the ACGME general competencies in a cardiothoracic surgery residency program using 360-degree feedback.
Robert S D Higgins1, Jessica Bridges, James M Burke
1Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Rush Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois 60612-3833, USA. robert_higgins@rush.edu
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|January 17, 2004
Summary
A 360-degree feedback tool offers a reliable method for assessing Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education competencies in cardiothoracic residents. This reproducible evaluation provides valuable performance data for residents and programs.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Graduate Medical Education
- Surgical Competency Assessment
Background:
- Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education competencies require reproducible evaluation methods.
- Current tools are insufficient for assessing competencies, especially in subspecialties.
- Residency programs need reliable methods to evaluate educational curricula.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and implement a 360-degree feedback tool for assessing Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education competencies.
- To provide residents and program leadership with performance data.
- To offer a reliable assessment method for training programs.
Main Methods:
- Implemented a 360-degree assessment using a customized survey for cardiothoracic residents.
- Surveyed supervisors, peers, direct reports, nurses, and administrative personnel.
- Provided residents with detailed feedback reports, including self-evaluations and peer ratings.
Main Results:
- Residents developed action plans based on feedback with program directors.
- The feedback process was repeated after approximately 8 months.
- Provided quantifiable data on resident performance across competency areas.
Conclusions:
- 360-degree feedback offers valuable insights for resident development.
- The tool provides a reproducible and quantifiable method for competency assessment.
- This feedback is a valuable instrument when combined with other assessment tools.