Performance on the Plastic Surgery In-Service Examination Can Predict Success on the American Board of Plastic Surgery Written Examination

This study evaluates the role of In-Service Exam scores in predicting Written Exam success. Methods: In-Service Exam scores from 2009 to 2015 were collected from the National Board of Medical Examiners. Data included residency training track, training year, and examination year. Written Exam data were gathered from the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Multivariate analysis was performed and receiver operating characteristic curves were used to identify optimal In-Service Exam score cut-points for Written Exam success. Results: Data from 1364 residents were included. Residents who failed the Written Exam had significantly lower In-Service Exam scores than those who passed (p
Source: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Plastic Surgery Focus: Special Topics Source Type: research