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Objective Structured Video Examinations (OSVEs) for geriatrics education.
Deborah Simpson1, Robin Helm, Theresa Drewniak
1Medical College of Wisconsin, 8701 Watertown Plank Road, Milwaukee, WI 53226, USA. dsimpson@mail.mcw.edu
Gerontology & Geriatrics Education
|March 16, 2006
Summary
Primary care physicians in training can now use Objective Structured Video Examinations (OSVEs) to assess geriatric competencies. These video-based tools integrate geriatrics into residency education, enhancing physician training.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Geriatric Medicine
- Competency-Based Assessment
Background:
- Primary care physicians require specialized geriatric training.
- Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) mandates competency assessment.
- Existing training methods may not adequately address geriatric care needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop innovative educational materials for primary care physicians in training.
- To create competency-linked, video-based assessment tools for geriatrics.
- To integrate geriatrics into residency programs effectively.
Main Methods:
- Developed geriatric-focused Objective Structured Video Examinations (OSVEs).
- Modeled OSVEs after Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE).
- Each OSVE uses a short video trigger with multiple-choice/constructed response questions.
Main Results:
- OSVEs assess ACGME competencies like professionalism, systems-based practice, and communication.
- Tools include an instructor's guide and scoring key.
- Over 90% of statewide faculty committed to using the OSVE tools.
Conclusions:
- OSVEs are an effective strategy for infusing geriatrics into residency training.
- The developed tools have received enthusiastic faculty adoption.
- This approach enhances the assessment of geriatric competencies in primary care.