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Supervisor perspectives on the summative in-training assessment
Catherine E Scarff1, Margaret Bearman1, Robert M Corderoy2
1Health Professions Education and Educational Research (HealthPEER), Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria.
The Australasian Journal of Dermatology
|July 15, 2015
Summary
Supervisors
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Dermatology Training
- Assessment
Background:
- In-training assessments are crucial for medical education, providing feedback to trainees.
- Numerous factors beyond trainee performance can influence assessment outcomes.
- Understanding these influences is key to improving feedback quality.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate supervisor perceptions of influences on assessments for Australian dermatology trainees.
- To focus on the summative in-training assessment (SITA) format and its limitations.
Main Methods:
- An anonymous survey was distributed to supervisors.
- Investigated perceptions regarding factors influencing dermatology trainee assessments.
Main Results:
- A 41% response rate was achieved.
- Supervisors agreed on the importance of feedback but noted limitations in the SITA tool.
- Identified implications for supervisor education, support, and logistical considerations.
Conclusions:
- Quality feedback is vital for trainee development.
- External influences on supervisors can compromise assessment quality.
- Addressing identified areas may enhance the assessment process and trainee development.
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