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A process for evaluation of residency rotations.
P G Norton1, M S Shafir, E Franssen
1Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Family Medicine
|March 1, 1990
Summary
A new evaluation tool effectively measures family practice resident experiences during rotations. Its ease of use has led to widespread adoption within the family medicine program and beyond.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Family Medicine
- Program Evaluation
Background:
- Assessing resident experiences is crucial for medical education quality.
- Existing tools may not adequately capture the nuances of resident rotations.
- Standardized evaluation is key to program improvement in family medicine.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop and validate a novel evaluation tool for family practice residents.
- To assess the impact of this tool on the residency program.
- To determine the tool's broader applicability across medical departments.
Main Methods:
- Development of a structured evaluation instrument.
- Testing the tool's reliability and validity with family practice residents.
- Qualitative and quantitative analysis of resident feedback and program outcomes.
Main Results:
- The developed tool accurately measures resident experiences.
- The tool demonstrated ease of administration and high user acceptance.
- Significant positive impact on the family practice residency program was observed.
Conclusions:
- The new evaluation tool is effective for assessing resident experiences.
- The tool's simplicity facilitates its integration into residency programs.
- This instrument shows potential for use in evaluating other medical training programs.