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Evaluating a clinical psychiatry course using process and outcome measures

D B Larson, C S Orleans, J L Houpt

    Journal of Medical Education
    |December 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    This psychiatry clerkship evaluation found significant improvements in trainee attitudes and skills. However, these gains did not correlate with objective exam performance, suggesting a need for further research into assessment methods.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Psychiatry Training
    • Program Evaluation

    Background:

    • Evaluating medical training programs is crucial for ensuring physician competency.
    • Psychiatry clerkships provide essential clinical experience for medical students.
    • Assessing both subjective and objective outcomes is vital for comprehensive program evaluation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To empirically evaluate the training experiences and outcomes of a second-year psychiatry clerkship.
    • To present a model for program evaluation using biweekly activity summaries.
    • To examine the relationship between training experiences, attitudinal/skill changes, and objective performance.

    Main Methods:

    • An empirical approach was used to evaluate a second-year psychiatry clerkship.
    • Biweekly activity summaries documented didactic and clinical training experiences.
    • Pre- and post-clerkship measures assessed attitudes, perceived skills, and objective examination scores.

    Main Results:

    • Statistically significant improvements were observed in most attitude and all perceived skill measures post-clerkship.
    • Scores on the National Board of Medical Examiners examination were above average.
    • Satisfaction measures were favorable and correlated with attitudinal and skill changes, but not with objective exam scores.

    Conclusions:

    • The psychiatry clerkship effectively enhanced trainee attitudes and perceived skills.
    • Current assessment methods may not fully capture the impact of clerkship experiences on objective knowledge.
    • The biweekly activity summary model can be valuable for other medical education program evaluations.

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