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Progress testing in intensive care medicine training: useful and feasible?!
Walther N VAN Mook1, Sesmu M Arbous, Hans Delwig
1Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands - w.van.mook@mumc.nl.
Minerva Anestesiologica
|November 19, 2015
Summary
Progress testing is underutilized in postgraduate intensive care medicine (ICM) training assessments. This article explores progress testing
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Intensive Care Medicine
Background:
- Current postgraduate intensive care medicine (ICM) training heavily emphasizes workplace-based learning and assessment.
- In-training knowledge assessment is currently underrepresented in formal ICM postgraduate assessment frameworks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a background on the nature and utility of progress testing.
- To discuss the potential strengths and constraints of implementing progress testing in postgraduate ICM training.
Main Methods:
- Review of progress testing principles and applications in medical education.
- Analysis of potential benefits and challenges for ICM postgraduate training.
Main Results:
- Progress testing offers a structured method for assessing knowledge acquisition over time.
- Implementation in ICM requires careful consideration of logistical and educational factors.
Conclusions:
- Progress testing could enhance the assessment of knowledge in ICM postgraduate programs.
- Further evaluation is needed to optimize its integration into existing training structures.
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