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Reflections of a retiring examiner
1Alma Family Therapy Centre, North Caulfield, VIC, Australia. dennis.handrinos@unimelb.edu.au
Summary
Trainee psychiatrists preparing for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Psychiatry Training
- Clinical Skills Assessment
Background:
- This article is a transcript of an invited talk delivered in February 2008 to the Victorian Branch of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychiatrists in Training.
- The talk was part of an annual function designed to assist trainee psychiatrists in preparing for the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists' clinical examination.
- It specifically addresses the Observed Clinical Interview component, identified as a challenging area for many candidates.
Discussion:
- The discussion offers six points of reflection from the perspective of an examiner.
- It highlights common areas of difficulty candidates face in meeting the required standard during the Observed Clinical Interview.
- The insights aim to guide trainees in improving their performance in this critical examination segment.
Key Insights:
- Examiners' perspectives offer valuable insights into performance expectations for the Observed Clinical Interview.
- Identifying specific struggles in the clinical interview component can help tailor preparation strategies.
- Understanding the examiner's viewpoint is crucial for successful examination performance.
Outlook:
- While targeted exam preparation is vital, the article emphasizes the importance of broad clinical experience.
- Sufficient supervision and opportunities for reflection on learning are presented as essential for examination success.
- These elements contribute to developing the comprehensive skills needed for high-stakes assessments in psychiatry.
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