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J Dámaso Aquerreta Beola¹, J L del Cura Rodríguez

¹Servicio de Radiología, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Navarra, España. jdaquerret@unav.es

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Area of Science:

Medical Education
Healthcare Professional Training

Context:

Spanish residency system (MIR) evaluation framework
Importance of evaluation in medical education

Purpose:

To describe the current MIR evaluation process
To explore methods for improving evaluation objectivity

Summary:

The Spanish MIR evaluation involves continuous tutor/specialist assessment and annual committee reviews.
Tools include resident handbooks and rotation evaluation sheets.
Supplementary methods like 360-degree feedback and OSCEs can enhance evaluation.

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Provides insights into medical residency evaluation systems.
Suggests avenues for more objective assessment in medical training.