Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 18, 2026
06:00
Author Spotlight: Deciphering the Long-Term Effects of Low-Level Blast Exposures in Mice
Published on: May 24, 2024
1.4K
EVALUATION, FEEDBACK AND REMEDIATION IN ANESTHESIOLOGY RESIDENCY TRAINING: A SURVEY OF 124 UNITED STATES PROGRAMS
M A Rosenblatt1, S A Schartel2
1Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY.
Summary
Anesthesiology residency programs vary widely in evaluation and feedback methods. Enhancing faculty training in resident assessment and feedback is crucial for improving current procedures and future resident development.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Anesthesiology Residency Training
- Program Evaluation
Background:
- Residency programs require robust evaluation, feedback, and remediation strategies.
- Standardized approaches are essential for consistent resident development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current evaluation, feedback, and remediation methods in U.S. anesthesiology residency programs (1995-96).
- To establish a baseline for future assessments and guide program improvement discussions.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to program directors of 145 U.S. anesthesiology programs.
- Data collected included evaluation techniques, feedback modes, faculty compliance, and remediation policies.
Main Results:
- High response rate (86.1%) revealed diverse evaluation frequencies and methods (narrative/scales used by 89%).
- Faculty compliance exceeded 75% in 45.1% of programs; formal faculty training in evaluation was limited.
- Most programs had policies for problem residents and probation, with varied use of standardized tests for feedback (48.3%).
Conclusions:
- Anesthesiology residency programs exhibit significant variation in evaluation, feedback, and remediation practices.
- Improving faculty training in resident assessment and feedback is a key area for program enhancement.
