Radiology resident selection: Objective Restructured Interview to assess five essential attributes

Area of Science:

• Medical Education
• Radiology Training

Background:

• Assessing non-cognitive skills like interpersonal abilities and conscientiousness is crucial for selecting radiology residents.
• These essential qualities are difficult to measure objectively using traditional methods.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe a novel selection procedure for radiology residency at Baylor College of Medicine.
• To objectively assess both cognitive and non-cognitive qualities of candidates.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of a selection procedure combining traditional screening with Objective Structured Interviews (OSIs).
• OSIs were designed to evaluate non-cognitive attributes such as interpersonal skills, self-awareness, and confidence.

Main Results:

• The developed selection procedure effectively measures both cognitive and non-cognitive factors in radiology candidates.
• This combined approach offers a more objective assessment than traditional methods alone.

Conclusions:

• The Baylor College of Medicine's selection procedure provides an effective model for evaluating radiology residency candidates.
• The methodology is adaptable and relevant for selection processes in other medical specialities.