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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
Published on: February 2, 2020
Exploring relationships of senior medical students' performance with entrustable professional activities assessed by
Chaise Zozaya1, Tamir E Bresler2, Philip Bohlmann3
1Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, Washington State University, Spokane, WA, USA.
Objective:
This study evaluates the link between senior medical students' performance on oral exams and overall competency, expanding on previous research.
Methods:
We analyzed the performance of students in surgery rotations with required oral exams, focusing on Core Entrustable Professional Activities for entering Residency (CEPAR) domains. Oral exam scores were compared with end-of-rotation grades to identify correlations.
Results:
From 2020 to 2024, 158 enrollments in 11 surgical courses by 89 students were analyzed. Of these, 47 % were from required sub-internships. Faculty volunteers contributed ∼150 h. In AY2023, 24 oral exams were conducted. Oral exam scores showed a weak correlation with clinical performance (r = 0.232, P = 0.275) and a moderate correlation with final grades (r = 0.37, P = 0.074). Clinical performance was strongly correlated with final grades (r = 0.86, P < 0.05).
Conclusion:
The analysis revealed weak-to-moderate correlations between senior medical students' performance on surgery oral examinations and their overall competency, suggesting the oral exam offers additive, rather than redundant, assessment information. This tool may aid in assessing readiness for residency and tailoring educational interventions.
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