Evaluating the Students Assessment in Residency Program Based on Competency Based Approach

Abstract

Introduction: The present study aimed to evaluate an assessment system in residency program based on a competency-based approach.

Methods:

The establishment of the assessment as a quality improvement of clinical education has progressed since 1396 in Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences.  In this study, the evaluation the assessment system was carried out in 6 steps including the formulation of an evaluation plan, the design of tools, information gathering and data analysis, reporting and feedback. The evaluation was conducted through site visite by using a checklist, reviewing the documentation and interviewing the educational managers. Data were analyzed using descriptive tests.

Result:

The student assessment system was evaluated in 16 residenty departments. The status of the establishment of a student assessment system in the "objectives", "structure and organization" axes, is desirable, and in "design and implementation framework" and "quality assurance" is in moderate level. In all of the departments were devlepoded assessment bluprinet to determine the capabilities and tools appropriate for assessing them. The results indicated 83% of the capabilities on average were measured in departments. The most diversity in the assessment of learners' abilities was reported in the written tests (cognitive domain) using three tests (Multi-Choice Questions, Essay and Oral Exam. Also, the status of the formative tests was evaluated in "moderate" level.

Conclusion:  

The results of the evaluation show that although key steps have been taken towards implementing the student evaluation system in the residency departments. But, for the establishment of the system need to plan base on the competency-based assessment at the departments and educational administration levels.