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Twelve tips for performing well in vivas.

Rob Selzer¹, Steven Ellen, Laila Rotstein

¹Monash University , Australia .

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|September 27, 2014

Summary

Passing the medical viva examination requires more than just knowledge; optimizing performance is key. This study offers 12 practical tips for supervisors and trainees to enhance viva examination performance.

Area of Science:

Medical Education
Assessment Methods

Background:

The viva examination is a standard assessment in medical education.
While knowledge and skills are crucial, they are insufficient for success.
The performance aspect of the viva is often overlooked in feedback and practice.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the importance of performance processes in viva examinations.
To provide actionable strategies for improving candidate performance.
To offer 12 specific tips for supervisors and trainees to enhance viva success.

Main Methods:

The study focuses on the performance process of the viva examination.
It presents 12 tips derived from an analysis of performance aspects.
The tips are intended for supervisors and trainees to guide viva practice.

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Key performance process elements can be improved to increase passing chances.
Explicit focus on performance aspects can enhance candidate outcomes.
The 12 tips provide a structured approach to optimizing viva performance.

Conclusions:

Effective viva examination performance involves mastering both content and delivery.
Supervisors and trainees can benefit from targeted strategies addressing performance processes.
Improving the 'how' of the viva presentation is critical for medical education assessment.