Using United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE) Examination Results to Predict Later In-Training Examination Performance Among General Surgery Residents

摘要: Objective To examine the relationship between and predictive nature of United States Medical Licensing Examination ® (USMLE) Step 1, 2, American Board Surgery In-Training (ABSITE) postgraduate year (PGY) 1-5 scores from 2 general surgery programs 1999-2009, with a goal discerning how 1 should be used in resident selection screening. Design A descriptive, retrospective, correlational study was conducted using data existing program records. Setting Two accredited Midwestern community teaching hospital residency programs. Participants Data were collected records N=34 residents completing years 1999-2009. Results Although statistically significant correlation exists USMLE ABSITE PGY 3 scores, more highly correlated to all training. In both hierarchical simple regression models, superior predicting strongest predictability for 5 scores. Conclusions showed limited utility later whereas These findings prompt additional research into examination performances at different points along education continuum. mean time, directors faculty might do well relationships their own evaluate usefulness considering either score when ranking potential program.