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Balakrishnan Kichu R Nair1, Mulavana S Parvathy2, Amanda Wilson3
1Centre for Medical Professional Development, Hunter New England Local Health District, Newcastle, NSW, Australia ; School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
The Newcastle workplace-based assessment program is highly acceptable to international medical graduates and their assessors. This program enhances graduate performance and workforce integration through feedback and skill practice.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Healthcare Professional Development
- International Medical Graduate Training
Background:
- International medical graduates (IMGs) require effective assessment and integration strategies.
- Workplace-based assessments (WBAs) offer a practical approach to evaluating clinical skills.
- Understanding candidate and assessor perspectives is crucial for program refinement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the acceptability of a specific WBA program for IMGs.
- To determine the educational impact of the WBA program on IMGs and their assessors.
- To identify factors influencing the successful integration of IMGs into the healthcare workforce.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis employing grounded theory.
- Data collected via focus groups, interviews, and surveys.
- Involved 17 IMG candidates and 11 assessors.
Main Results:
- Both IMGs and assessors reported positive opportunities for performance enhancement.
- Improved communication and peer acceptance facilitated workforce integration.
- Ongoing, multifaceted feedback and dedicated practice time were key contributing factors.
Conclusions:
- The Newcastle WBA program demonstrated high acceptability among both IMGs and assessors.
- The program positively impacts IMG performance and integration.
- This WBA model provides a valuable framework for supporting IMGs.
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