Surgical resident peer evaluations-what have we learned.

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Professionalism in Medicine
• Resident Training

Background:

• Residents gain unique insights into peers' professional qualities.
• Peer evaluation can offer valuable perspectives on ACGME core competencies.

Purpose of the Study:

• Identify characteristics of residents perceived as role models.
• Determine the most influential factors differentiating role models from non-role models.

Main Methods:

• Anonymous peer evaluations conducted by junior and senior residents.
• Evaluations occurred 6 months apart over 3 separate occasions.
• Role-model qualities were assessed using a 1-3 scale questionnaire.

Main Results:

• Senior residents were generally perceived as role models (mean rating = 2.87).
• Professionalism and attitude/expectations were the most significant differentiating factors.
• Significant variations existed in how senior residents perceived junior residents as role models.

Conclusions:

• Professionalism is the most valued attribute for both junior and senior role models.
• Knowledge was deemed less important for junior role models by seniors.
• Teaching was considered less important for senior role models by juniors.