How Many Observations are Needed to Assess a Surgical Trainee's State of Operative Competency?

Conclusion: The number of observations needed to achieve reproducible assessments of operative competency far exceeds current certification requirements, yet remains an important and achievable goal. Attention should also be paid to the mix of cases and raters in order to assure fair judgments about operative competency and fair comparisons of trainees.
Source: Annals of Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research