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The first year of the RANZCP Exemptions Candidates Examination
Simon Hatcher1, Dennis Handrinos, Vinay Lakra
1Department of Psychological Medicine, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand. s.hatcher@auckland.ac.nz
Summary
The Exemptions Candidates Examination ran successfully in its first year. Candidates struggled with prioritizing in clinical interviews and following instructions during observed structured clinical examinations.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Assessment Methods
Background:
- The Exemptions Candidates Examination was introduced to assess specific competencies.
- Evaluating the initial implementation of new examinations is crucial for refinement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on the operational experience of the first year of the Exemptions Candidates Examination.
- To identify challenges faced by candidates during the examination process.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of the first year's examination data.
- Qualitative observation of candidate performance in clinical interviews and structured examinations.
Main Results:
- The examination was successfully administered throughout its first year.
- A key observation was candidates' difficulty in prioritizing tasks during clinical interviews.
- Candidates also demonstrated challenges in adhering to the specific instructions for observed structured clinical examinations.
Conclusions:
- The Exemptions Candidates Examination has been effectively implemented.
- Candidate performance issues highlight a need for targeted training in clinical prioritization and adherence to examination protocols.
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