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Karen Schiff1, D Josh Williams2, Alim Pardhan1
1Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Medicine, McMaster University.
Senior residents marking practice exams improves their exam-taking skills. This collaborative approach is well-received and deemed valuable for medical education and resident development.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Emergency Medicine Training
Background:
- McMaster University's Emergency Medicine residency program uses practice Short Answer Questions (SAQs) since 2008.
- Marking SAQ exams is a time-consuming process for faculty.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the time burden of SAQ marking.
- To evaluate the feasibility and perceived value of involving senior residents in the marking process.
Main Methods:
- Senior residents mark exams alongside faculty, with anonymized examinee identities.
- Sequential marking of questions by residents and faculty.
- Real-time discussion and modification of answer keys based on exemplar answers and novel responses.
Main Results:
- 22 of 37 residents participated in a program evaluation focus group.
- Residents reported positive perceptions of the marking process.
- Anonymization ensured residents' comfort with peer marking; senior residents found it insightful for improving 'examsmanship'.
Conclusions:
- Involving residents in marking SAQ exams is an acceptable practice.
- This method is perceived as valuable experience for enhancing residents' exam-taking abilities.
- Further research is needed to confirm the extent of these benefits.
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