Evaluating chief resident readiness for the teaching assistant role: The Teaching Evaluation assessment of the chief resident (TEACh-R) instrument - 09/12/21
Abstract |
Background |
The American Board of Surgery has mandated chief residents complete 25 cases in the teaching assistant (TA) role. We developed a structured instrument, the Teaching Evaluation and Assessment of the Chief Resident (TEACh-R), to determine readiness and provide feedback for residents in this role.
Methods |
Senior (PGY3-5) residents were scored on technical and teaching performance by faculty observers using the TEACh-R instrument in the simulation lab. Residents were provided with their TEACh-R scores and surveyed on their experience.
Results |
Scores in technical (p < 0.01) and teaching (p < 0.01) domains increased with PGY. Higher technical, but not teaching, scores correlated with attending-rated readiness for operative independence (p 0.02). Autonomy mismatch was inversely correlated with teaching competence (p < 0.01). Residents reported satisfaction with TEACh-R feedback and desire for use of this instrument in operating room settings.
Conclusion |
Our TEACh-R instrument is an effective way to assess technical and teaching performance in the TA role.
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Highlights |
• | Both technical and teaching competence increases with PGY year. |
• | Technical competence predicts attending-rated readiness for operative independence. |
• | Autonomy mismatch is inversely correlated with teaching competence ratings. |
• | Chief residents desire written feedback on technical and teaching performance. |
Keywords : Surgical education, Competency-based assessment, Autonomy, Operative evaluation
Plan
Vol 222 - N° 6
P. 1112-1119 - décembre 2021 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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