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Validation of performance evaluation indicator after graduation from medical school
Minkyung Oh1,2,3
1Department of Pharmacology, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea.
Korean Journal of Medical Education
|December 8, 2025
Summary
This study developed and validated reliable performance indicators for assessing medical school graduates' post-graduation competencies. These tools aid in evaluating medical education quality and improving curricula for better physician performance.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Professional Competency Assessment
Background:
- Assessing medical school graduates' performance post-graduation is crucial but lacks reliable tools.
- Existing evaluation methods are insufficient for comprehensive post-graduate competency assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the validity and reliability of newly developed performance indicators for medical school graduates' post-graduation competencies.
- To establish a robust assessment tool for medical professional performance.
Main Methods:
- Nineteen performance indicators were validated, covering professionalism, clinical skills, communication, collaboration, and leadership.
- Reliability was assessed using Cronbach's alpha; construct validity via factor analysis; content validity through a Delphi expert panel.
Main Results:
- High overall reliability (Cronbach's alpha = 0.9110) was observed for the performance indicators.
- Factor analysis identified five core factors: collaboration, clinical professionalism, patient-centered care, professionalism, and systematic treatment/self-development.
- The Delphi panel confirmed strong content validity (content validity ratio = 1 for all items).
Conclusions:
- The developed performance indicators are reliable and valid for assessing medical graduates' competencies.
- These indicators can inform medical education quality evaluation and curriculum enhancement.
- Periodic post-graduation competency assessment systems are recommended.
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