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The readiness for clerkship survey: can self-assessment data be used to evaluate program effectiveness?
Linda N Peterson1, Kevin W Eva, Shayna A Rusticus
1Department of Cellular Physiological Sciences, Evaluation Studies Unit, Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. linda.peterson@ubc.ca
Summary
Aggregated student self-assessments from the Readiness for Clerkship Survey provide valid data for educational program evaluation, aligning well with external standards and faculty ratings. This method requires fewer students than faculty for reliable results.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education Research
- Program Evaluation
- Student Assessment
Background:
- Evaluating educational program effectiveness is crucial in medical training.
- Student self-assessment data is often underutilized for program evaluation.
- The Readiness for Clerkship survey was developed to assess student preparedness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine if aggregated student self-assessment data can effectively evaluate educational programs.
- To assess the validity and alignment of student self-assessments with external standards.
Main Methods:
- The 39-item Readiness for Clerkship survey was administered to two student cohorts and clinical preceptors.
- Data analysis included descriptive statistics, Pearson correlations, ANOVA, and generalizability studies.
- The study compared aggregated student self-assessments with faculty ratings.
Main Results:
- Aggregated student self-assessments showed strong alignment with faculty ratings (r=0.88-0.91).
- Correlations within groups across years were near-perfect (r=0.98-0.99).
- Generalizability analyses indicated fewer students (9-21) are needed for reliability compared to faculty (26-45).
Conclusions:
- Aggregated student self-assessment data from the Readiness for Clerkship Survey is a valid tool for program evaluation.
- Student self-assessments, when aggregated, align well with external standards.
- This approach offers a reliable and efficient method for assessing educational program effectiveness.
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