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Does QBank participation impact in-training examination performance?
Lauren A Walter1, Charles A Khoury1, Matthew C DeLaney1
1Department of Emergency Medicine University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham Alabama USA.
Emergency medicine (EM) residents using question banks (QBanks) showed improved performance on the In-Training Examination (ITE). Increased engagement with QBanks correlated positively with higher ITE scores, suggesting their utility for board preparation.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Emergency Medicine
- Assessment and Evaluation
Background:
- Performance on the Emergency Medicine (EM) In-Training Examination (ITE) correlates with American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) qualifying exam success.
- EM residents and programs invest significant resources in ITE preparation.
- The impact of online question banks (QBanks) on ITE performance remains unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of question bank (QBank) participation on EM resident performance on the In-Training Examination (ITE).
- To determine the correlation between QBank engagement metrics and ITE outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Collected In-Training Examination (ITE) and question bank (QBank) performance data from a 3-year EM residency program over two academic years (2019, 2020).
- Compared ITE scores and percentile ranks with QBank average performance and number of questions completed.
- Utilized Pearson correlation coefficient to analyze associations, considering demographic factors.
Main Results:
- A significant positive correlation was observed between the number of QBank questions completed and raw ITE scores (r(60) = 0.34, p < 0.05).
- ITE percentile rank also showed a significant positive correlation with the number of QBank questions completed (r(60) = 0.35, p < 0.05).
- Correlation strength varied between years, with stronger associations noted in 2019 for self-study compared to 2020's mandatory curriculum, particularly concerning QBank average performance.
Conclusions:
- Participation and engagement in question banks (QBanks) are associated with improved Emergency Medicine (EM) resident performance on the In-Training Examination (ITE).
- QBank utilization appears to be an effective preparation strategy for EM residents aiming to enhance their ITE scores and overall board readiness.
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