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Structured oral interview. One way to identify family physicians' educational needs
A Jacques1, A Sindon, A Bourque
1Division of Continuing Medical Education, Collège des médecins du Québec.
Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
|August 1, 1995
Summary
A structured oral interview effectively identifies educational needs in physicians. This method helps in planning personalized continuing medical education by assessing clinical knowledge and reasoning skills.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Continuing Professional Development
Background:
- Physicians require ongoing education to maintain clinical competence.
- Individualized learning plans are crucial for effective continuing medical education.
Purpose of the Study:
- To design and validate a structured oral interview.
- To assess physicians' educational needs for personalized continuing education planning.
Main Methods:
- A structured oral interview was developed using 40 clinical cases per set.
- Six physicians aged 50+ were interviewed by two physician-interviewers.
- Inter-rater reliability and case difficulty were assessed.
Main Results:
- Physicians found the interview pertinent, credible, and not overly difficult.
- Average interviewer agreement was 91.2%.
- Physician performance averaged 50%.
Conclusions:
- A structured oral interview is a credible tool for identifying physician knowledge and reasoning gaps.
- This method supports the development of targeted continuing education programs.