Can We Predict Which Residents Are Going to Pass/Fail the Oral Boards?

摘要: Objective Previously, we identified a positive correlation between administration of regularly structured mock oral examinations and successful first time pass rates on the American Board Surgery Certifying Examination (ABSCE)/oral boards. In this study, investigated factors associated with test results to determine whether residents at risk not passing ABSCE can be priori . Design All general surgery chief who graduated from large academic/community program 2001 2010 were identified. Residents did attempt compared control group passed examination attempt. Evaluation metrics included "knowledge," "professional communication," "spoken English" scores. Differences groups determined using one-way ANOVA χ 2 calculations. Results Over decade, 13 made more than 1 ABSCE. The element "knowledge" score first-attempt United States medical licensing (USMLE) Step scores (p = 0.02), ABSITE, Qualifying (ABSQE)/written or USMLE "Professional communication" in-house 0.01) Citywide 0.02). differ in native vs. non-native English speakers graduation International school. Conclusions Compared same program, likely have higher professional communication as language certifying rates. These criteria may offer guidance for preparing take aid selection residency programs. Larger studies validate these findings investigate role improving skills conducting interventions 1st 2nd are warranted.