Common attributes of high/low performing general surgery programs as they relate to QE/CE pass rates

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• 作者：Brittany Bankhead-Kendall^a ; ^{bkendall07@gmail.com} ; Eliza Slama^b ; Michael S. Truitt^c
• 关键词：QE ; CE ; Board pass rates ; Program factors ; Modifiable
• 刊名：The American Journal of Surgery
• 出版年：2016
• 出版时间：December 2016
• 年：2016
• 卷：212
• 期：6
• 页码：1248-1250
• 全文大小：171 K
• 卷排序：212

文摘

This comparative study aims to identify the differences between high and low performing programs as defined by their ABS board pass rates.MethodsWe identified programs in the top 5% (TP) and lower 5% (LP) for 1st time QE/CE pass rates during the study period with resident and program related variables. All data was pooled and analyzed.ResultsTP had more U.S. graduates, higher average USMLE Step 1/2 scores, and all residents took the exam within a year of graduation. TP were more likely to rotate at a Level 1 trauma center, spent more time with simulation, and had numerous fellowship programs. They ascribed their success to mock oral exams, mature curricula, and group educational activities. Graduates of TP chose general surgery twice as often (40% vs 19%).ConclusionsProgram related factors (Level 1 trauma, excellent didactics, higher number of fellowships, increased group educational activities, higher percentage of graduates into general surgery) are associated with TP. Our data suggests there may be modifiable program related variables that positively impact QE/CE pass rates.