Searching for an Alternative Method to Evaluate Surgical Knowledge: Does a Drawing and Labeling Quiz Predict In-Service Exam Performance and Enhance Learning?

Conclusions: Our study suggests that a knowledge test focused on drawing and labeling structures given to surgical residents is a valid, nontraditional method for assessing resident knowledge. Such a quiz would offer programs an alternative method for regularly evaluating residents aside from in-service questions, in order to identify residents who may need targeted training for the in-service exam and to inform teaching plans. Additionally, residents could use quiz feedback to guide study efforts and prime conference-related learning.
Source: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research