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Diving for PERLS: working and performance portfolios for evaluation and reflection on learning.

Linda E Pinsky1, Kelly Fryer-Edwards

  • 1Department of Medicine, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA 98195, USA. lpinsky@u.washington.edu.

Journal of General Internal Medicine
|April 28, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Developing professional competence requires lifelong learning and self-assessment. This study introduces working and performance portfolios as effective tools to foster and evaluate these essential skills in medical residents.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Professional Development

Background:

  • Professional competence is crucial in healthcare, necessitating continuous learning and self-evaluation.
  • Complex skills demand adaptable teaching and assessment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a combined approach using working and performance portfolios.
  • To foster and evaluate the development of professional competence.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a combination of working and performance portfolios.
  • Drew on experiences with residents at the University of Washington.

Main Results:

  • Identified 5 key criteria for successful portfolio implementation.
  • These criteria include separating portfolio functions, fostering a supportive climate, developing skills, observing progress, and promoting mentorship.

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Conclusions:

  • Working and performance portfolios are effective tools for developing professional competence.
  • Successful implementation relies on specific strategies and a supportive environment.