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Evaluating selected internship candidates and their subsequent performances.
J M George1, D Young, E N Metz
1Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus.
Summary
An intern selection committee's numerical ranking was the only criterion predicting housestaff performance over 13 years. This suggests holistic review is valuable for selecting promising medical candidates.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Housestaff Performance Evaluation
- Predictive Validity in Medical Training
Background:
- Selecting high-potential housestaff is crucial for effective medical services.
- Traditional selection criteria may not accurately predict future clinical performance.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the predictive validity of various selection criteria for housestaff performance.
- To identify which selection methods best correlate with long-term clinical success.
Main Methods:
- A 13-year retrospective analysis of housestaff selection data.
- Comparison of performance metrics against initial selection criteria including class rank, clerkship grades, National Board scores, and committee rankings.
Main Results:
- Only the intern selection committee's numerical ranking showed a significant correlation (p = .0015) with subsequent housestaff performance.
- Other criteria like class rank, grades, and National Board scores did not significantly predict performance.
Conclusions:
- Holistic assessment by an intern selection committee is a valuable tool for identifying candidates with high future promise.
- Relying on a synthesis of information, rather than isolated metrics, improves candidate selection for medical residency programs.