Key result
Survey shows ~89% of Turkish cardiology training centers use resident report cards for evaluation.
Why the study?
Workplace-based assessment methods are essential in competency-based cardiology residency training, but current assessment methods and institutional opinions on their applicability were uncharacterized in Türkiye.
Cross-Sectional (n=65)
Yes
Cardiology trainers in Türkiye support the applicability of workplace-based assessments and a nationwide competency examination for standardization.
High adoption of workplace-based assessments in Türkiye supports standardization; leaves open effects on trainee competency and need for prospective validation.
BACKGROUND: Workplace-based assessment methods are essential in the assessment and evaluation of competency-based cardiology residency training. This study aims to determine the assessment and evaluation methods used in cardiology residency training in Türkiye and to reach the opinions of the institutions on the applicability of the workplace-based assessments. METHODS: In this descriptive study, a Google Survey was sent to the heads/trainers of residency educational centers and their opinions about the currently used assessment and evaluation methods, applicability of cardiology competency exams, and the workplace-based assessments were asked. RESULTS: Responses were received from 65 (76.5%) of 85 training centers. Of the centers, 89.2% reported using resident report cards, 78.5% case-based discussion, 78.5% direct observation of procedural skills, 69.2% multiple-choice questions, 60% traditional oral exams, and less commonly other exam types. About 74% of responders gave a positive opinion on the requirement of being successful in the Turkish Cardiology Competency knowledge exam before specialty. Case-based discussion was the most common work-place-based assessments that the centers think could be applied as suggested by the current literature. A common idea was the adaptation of workplace-based assessments based on international standards and our national norms. The trainers supported a nationwide examination for all training centers to ensure standardization. CONCLUSION: In Türkiye, it was promising to see that the trainers are positive about the applicability of workplace-based assessments, but they commonly thought that the proposed workplace-based assessments should be adapted before nationwide applicability. Medical educators and field experts need to work together on this issue.
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Aylin Yı́ldı́rı́r (2023) conducted a cross-sectional in Cardiology residency training (n=65). Cardiology residency training assessment methods was evaluated on Proportion of centers using specific assessment and evaluation methods. A national survey of 65 cardiology training centers in Türkiye found that 89.2% use resident report cards, 78.5% use case-based discussions, and 78.5% use direct observation of procedural skills.
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