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Standardized Multi-Institutional Mock Oral Examination: A Feasible and Valuable Educational Experience for General
Yang Lu1, Ruth Miranda2, Chi Quach1
1Department of Surgery, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, California.
Journal of Surgical Education
|June 8, 2020
Summary
A standardized multi-institutional mock oral examination (MOE) effectively prepared general surgery residents for board exams. This valuable assessment tool demonstrated high participant satisfaction and moderate inter-rater reliability.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training
- Assessment Methods
Background:
- Mock oral examinations (MOE) are crucial for preparing residents for board certification exams.
- Existing MOE delivery methods vary, facing barriers like examiner availability and scenario development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the educational value and participant satisfaction of a standardized, multi-institutional MOE for general surgery residents.
- To assess the feasibility and reliability of a standardized MOE approach.
Main Methods:
- Thirty-three general surgery residents and 37 faculty from three institutions participated in a regional MOE.
- Residents underwent three 20-minute examination sessions using prescripted scenarios and standardized grading rubrics.
- Participant satisfaction and exam performance were surveyed and analyzed.
Main Results:
- A high pass rate was observed (79% overall, with higher rates for senior residents).
- Most participants reported satisfaction with the exam's overall experience, question quality, and variety.
- Faculty ratings of medical knowledge correlated with resident performance; standardized rubrics showed moderate inter-rater reliability.
Conclusions:
- The standardized multi-institutional MOE is a highly satisfactory and valuable educational tool for general surgery residents.
- Scripted scenarios facilitated faculty recruitment, and standardized rubrics ensured a consistent examination experience.
- The MOE demonstrated feasibility and moderate reliability, supporting its use as an assessment method.