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Preliminary Development of a Program ABSITE Dashboard (PAD) to Guide Curriculum Innovation.
Brian Carter1, Jason Sidrak1, Brandie Wagner2
1University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado.
Journal of Surgical Education
|January 9, 2024
Summary
This study developed a framework using American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE) data to identify curriculum weaknesses in general surgery residency programs. The findings support creating a dashboard for program evaluation and curriculum enhancement.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Surgical Training Assessment
Background:
- The American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE) assesses general surgery residents' medical knowledge.
- ABSITE score reports offer valuable metrics for residency directors to evaluate resident progress and program effectiveness.
- Identifying specific areas of weakness within residency programs is crucial for curriculum improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a framework for evaluating general surgery residency program effectiveness in specific ABSITE subtest and subtopic areas.
- To utilize ABSITE score reports as an indicator for identifying program-wide performance weaknesses.
- To guide modifications to the general surgery residency curriculum and initiate the development of a data visualization dashboard.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective study analyzed ABSITE score reports from 320 general surgery residents at a large academic institution (2017-2020).
- Statistical analysis identified trends and variance in standard scores, subtest scores, and incorrect subtest topics.
- Deviation from national average scores was calculated, and data were visualized to demonstrate a prototype program dashboard.
Main Results:
- Program and cohort performance trends on ABSITE elements were visualized using figures and tables, serving as a prototype dashboard.
- Heatmaps displayed median deviation from national average scores by subtest and program year.
- Bar graphs and heatmaps identified the most frequently missed topics across all program years and subtests.
Conclusions:
- ABSITE reports can be effectively used to pinpoint specific thematic areas for curriculum modification and innovation.
- The study demonstrates the feasibility of creating a Program ABSITE Dashboard (PAD) for formative program evaluation.
- The PAD can enhance the utilization of ABSITE reports to guide improvements in surgery program curricula and educational practices.
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