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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Surgical Skills Training
  • Procedural Competency Assessment

Background:

  • Interns are expected to perform male catheterisation.
  • Current medical graduate programs lack formal practical skills exit assessments.
  • Competency of medical graduates in male catheterisation is uncertain.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Investigate pre-intern (PRINT) students' experience with male catheterisation.
  • Assess self-reported confidence levels in performing male catheterisation.
  • Measure the practical competency of PRINT students in male catheterisation.

Main Methods:

  • 100/147 (68%) PRINT students completed a questionnaire on experience and confidence.
  • Practical skills were assessed using a validated 26-item checklist on a manikin.
  • Focus groups were conducted to explore factors influencing performance.

Main Results:

  • Mean confidence score was 78.3/100; mean performance score was 85.6/100.
  • A weak correlation (r = 0.18) was found between confidence and performance.
  • Lack of clinical practice opportunities led to mediocre performance outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • No significant correlation exists between experience, self-reported ability, and observed performance.
  • Formal assessment of practical skills is crucial for medical graduates.
  • Curriculum development should incorporate more hands-on clinical experience.