A systematic approach to workplace-based assessment for international medical graduates
Balakrishnan R Nair1, Michael J Hensley, Mulavana S Parvathy
1University of Newcastle, Centre for Medical Professional Development, and Department of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, NSW. kichu.nair@newcastle.edu.au
Objectives:
To test whether a summative workplace-based assessment (WBA) is feasible and acceptable for international medical graduates (IMGs).
Design, Setting And Participants:
A 6-month trial with 27 IMGs from teaching hospitals in Newcastle, Australia. IMGs were assessed by 65 trained assessors from different disciplines, using blueprinted, preset criteria.
Main Outcome Measures:
Mini-clinical evaluation exercises, case-based discussions, in-training assessments and multisource feedback. At the end of the trial, assessors and candidates gave feedback.
Results:
All IMGs were successful at the end of the assessment. The format was well received and acceptable to the candidates and assessors.
Conclusions:
WBA is feasible and acceptable to assessors and candidates for assessment of IMGs, but it is intensive in use of resources and time.
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