Self-Assessment in General Surgery Applicants: An Insight Into Interview Performance
Alicia Rosenzveig1, Isabelle Raiche1, Benjamin S C Fung1
1Division of General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
The Journal of Surgical Research
|January 29, 2022
Summary
Medical residency interviews show that high performers underestimate their performance, while low performers overestimate it. Self-assessment skills can help differentiate equally scored applicants in residency selection.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Residency Selection
- Physician Competency Assessment
Background:
- Residency selection is competitive, with small score differences between applicants.
- Self-assessment is crucial for physicians but unstudied in residency selection.
- Investigating self-assessment's role in interview performance is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the link between self-assessment and interview performance.
- To determine if self-assessment can aid in distinguishing residency applicants.
Main Methods:
- A 9-station interview circuit was used for 55 general surgery applicants.
- Applicants completed a self-assessment questionnaire post-interview.
- Pearson's correlation analyzed self-assessment scores (SASs) against interviewer scores (ISs).
Main Results:
- A significant negative correlation was found between SASs and ISs across stations.
- High performers tended to underestimate their performance; low performers overestimated.
- Middle-ranked applicants showed greater variability in SAS, indicating distinct self-assessment abilities.
Conclusions:
- Self-assessment skills may offer valuable insights during interviews.
- It can serve as an adjunct to differentiate between applicants with similar scores.
- Identifying self-assessment proficiency can enhance the selection of future physicians.
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