Predictors of Success on the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Examination

摘要: Predictors of success orthopaedic residents on the American Board Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS) examination are controversial. We therefore evaluated numerous variables that may suggest or predict candidate performance ABOS examination. reviewed files 161 (all graduates) from one residency program distributed into two study groups based whether they passed failed their first attempt Part I II 1991 through 2005. success/failure included mean percentile score In-Training Examination (OITE) (Years 2 4), OITE in last year training, US Medical Licensing (USMLE) score, Dean’s letter, election to Alpha Omega (AOA), and number honors selected third-year clerkships. All but USMLE predicted passing These data there objective predictors residents’ examinations.