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ORAL CLINICAL LONG CASE PRESENTATION, THE NEED FOR STANDARDIZATION AND DOCUMENTATION.
S O Agodirin1, S A Olatoke1, G A Rahman1
1Department of Surgery, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital Ilorin, Nigeria.
Examiners have varied opinions on the oral presentation of clinical long cases, leading to inconsistent expectations for trainees. Standardizing assessment methods is crucial to reduce subjectivity and bias in surgical fellowship examinations.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Clinical Assessment
Background:
- Oral presentation of the clinical long case is a critical skill in surgical training.
- Assessment is often subjective, influenced by examiners' preferences and varied understanding.
- Lack of standardized guidelines complicates evaluation and trainee feedback.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and analyze differing opinions and misconceptions among surgical trainers regarding the oral presentation of the clinical long case.
- To provide a basis for improving the understanding and assessment of this crucial examination component.
- To address inconsistencies in evaluating residents and clinical students.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire-based survey was conducted among surgeons and trainers during West African College of Surgeons fellowship examinations.
- Participants were drawn from 14 centers across Nigeria and Ghana.
- Eligibility required participants to be surgeons, trainers, and to complete all survey questions.
Main Results:
- Fifty percent (36/72) of returned questionnaires were analyzed, with respondents including examiners and professors.
- A significant portion (58.3%) were aware of the "5Cs" (history of presenting complaint) and traditional methods, yet 22.2% were unaware of distinct presentation styles.
- Many (30.6%) desired different presentation standards for postgraduates, often considered an "unwritten rule," with 47.2% teaching the "5Cs" despite not encountering it in literature.
Conclusions:
- Examiners hold diverse views on the expected format of oral presentations for the clinical long case in surgical fellowship examinations.
- These varying opinions directly impact expectations for residents and clinical students.
- Standardization and consensus on formal oral presentation requirements are essential to mitigate subjectivity and bias in assessments.

