An analysis of the shoulder and elbow section of the orthopedic in-training examination.

摘要: Abstract The Orthopaedic In-Training Examination (OITE) has been administered to orthopedic residents assess knowledge and measure teaching quality. We performed a detailed analysis of the shoulder elbow (S&E) section OITE relating question con-tent, recommended American Academy Surgeons references, resident performance. S&E questions from 2005–2009 examinations were ana-lyzed for performance scores, tested topics, imaging modalities, treatment taxonomy classification, references. made up 5.9% OITE. Mean resi-dent on entire sec-tion improved during each training year. Imaging modal-ity typically involved radiographs, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography. These 37.5% section. Treatment modality 45% related mostly arthroplasty rehabilitation. Taxonomy classification showed that recall most common. However, mean was minimally affected by type. Recommended refer-ences commonly journal articles. Results this study provided unique information relat-ed content, hope use will help improve optimize curricula.