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The Plastic Surgery In-service Training Examination: An In-depth Reference Analysis.
Jesse D Meaike1, Malke Asaad2, Sean Cantwell1
1Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Global Open
|November 12, 2021
Summary
This study analyzed Plastic Surgery In-service Training Examination (PSITE) references. Core surgical principles content draws from diverse journals, challenging preparation.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery Education
- Medical Examination Content Analysis
Background:
- The Plastic Surgery In-service Training Examination (PSITE) syllabi guide resident education.
- Understanding the evidence base for examination content is crucial for effective learning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To characterize the references supporting the PSITE syllabi.
- To analyze the evidence base for the novel "core surgical principles" section.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of references from five consecutive PSITE syllabi (2016-2020).
- Data collected included question section, total references, and publication source for each reference.
Main Results:
- Over 3400 references from 1250 questions were analyzed.
- Plastic and Reconstruction Surgery was the most frequently referenced journal overall.
- Core surgical principles section referenced the widest variety of unique journals (n=209).
Conclusions:
- Core surgical principles content is supported by a broad range of literature, including main plastic surgery texts.
- The diverse referencing in the core principles section highlights its breadth and presents preparation challenges.
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