The oral examination in anaesthetic resident evaluation
- 1 October 1993
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie
- Vol. 40 (10), 947-953
- https://doi.org/10.1007/bf03010098
Abstract
Oral examinations have a traditional place in training and evaluation of professionals. Despite a lack of evidence identifying their value in assessment of candidates seeking anaesthetic specialty certification, oral examinations continue to be widely used. Although there is a considerable body of literature concerning oral examinations, there is no description of how this technique is employed in anaesthesia in Canada. The objective of this review is to provide faculty and residents with information concerning the strengths and weaknesses of this format, and the structure of the oral examination as practised in anaesthesia. Reliability of oral examinations can be affected by a number of factors dependent on the examiner, candidate, and the format. Properly constructed and prepared questions have well- defined characteristics. Components tested during the oral examination include: evaluation of a clinical situation, choice of therapy, medical knowledge, ability to deal with emergency situations, decision- making ability, and communication skills. When appropriately planned, the oral examination can be a useful component of the certification process. Traditionnellement, on utilise les examens oraux pour la formation et l’évaluation des professionnels. Malgré l’absence de validation de leur efficacité, on continue de les soumettre aux candidats qui se présentent aux examens de la spécialité d’anesthésie. Bien qu’on possède une bibliographie importante sur les examens oraux, il n’existe pas de règles formelles sur leur emploi en anesthésie au Canada. L’objectif de cette revue consiste à faire connaître aux professeurs et résidents les qualités et défauts de cette formule, et la composition de l’examen oral tel qu’il s’applique à l’anesthésie. La fiabilité de l’examen oral peut être affectée par plusieurs facteurs dont l’examinateur, le candidat et le format. Les questions bien préparées et bien exprimées ont des caractéristiques précises. Pendant un examen oral on juge l’évaluation d’une situation clinique, le choix d’une thérapie, la connaissance médicale, l’habileté à réagir en situation d’urgence et à prendre les bonnes décisions, ainsi que la facilité de communiquer. Bien planifié, l’examen oral peut devenir une composante utile au processus de certification.Keywords
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