DEVELOPMENT OF A PROGRESS TEST BASED ON THE EHA CURRICULUM AND EHA CV PASSPORT, USED FOR YEARLY EVALUATION OF HEMATOLOGY RESIDENCY IN SWEDEN
(Abstract release date: 05/21/15)
EHA Library. Ungerstedt J. 06/12/15; 103018; PB1980
Disclosure(s): Karolinska InstituteDepartment of Medicine
Johanna Ungerstedt
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Abstract
Abstract: PB1980
Type: Publication Only
Background
In Sweden, after 5.5 years of medical school and 18-21 months of general internship, you can pursue a residency in internal medicine and hematology, which takes an additional 6.5-7 years. The Swedish Hematology Association (SHA) [AE1] appointed a Work Unit (WU) of resident hematologists lead by two senior colleagues with a vast teaching experience, to develop a yearly progress test for evaluation of hematology residents in Sweden. The framework for the progress test was the EHA curriculum and EHA CV Passport, which divides the Hematology Specialty into eight large parts, with subunits to systematically cover the whole field of Hematology.
Aims
The aim for the WU was to develop a yearly MCQ based progress test, based on the eight parts of the EHA CV Passport, and to launch it among Swedish resident hematologists, with a questionnaire to fill out along with the assessment.
Methods
Individuals or groups of Swedish experts, e.g. the National Diagnostic Groups, were asked to produce a number of multiple choice (MCQ) questions. The questions were read, revised and sorted by the WU, after which 75 MCQ questions, covering the eight major fields of the EHA CV Passport, were selected.
Results
Among 77 listed resident physicians in the SHA registry, 54 (70%) answered the questionnaire. Out of these, 83% had completed the test. All except one valued the subjective usefulness of the test to high/very high, and interestingly, 37 of 54 reported that their test result would contribute to them actively re-planning their education in some way, mostly by adding courses in specific subjects, or by increasing literature studies. 67% had not yet gone through the test with mentor, but almost all claimed that they would do so in the near future. There was an even spread in years of education, with 21 in the beginning, 10 in the middle, and 23 physicians at the end of their residency. All but two residents acknowledged that they would do the test again next time it is given, to assess progress on an individual level. Comments from residents were that the test was well received, the questions adequate to assess skills, and helpful to point out weaknesses to work on.
Summary
There is a need for continuous evaluation of acquired skills during residency. The Swedish MCQ progress test reflecting the EHA CV Passport was well received by the resident doctors and may be an appropriate tool for yearly progress evaluation.
Keyword(s): Quality control
Session topic: Publication Only
Type: Publication Only
Background
In Sweden, after 5.5 years of medical school and 18-21 months of general internship, you can pursue a residency in internal medicine and hematology, which takes an additional 6.5-7 years. The Swedish Hematology Association (SHA) [AE1] appointed a Work Unit (WU) of resident hematologists lead by two senior colleagues with a vast teaching experience, to develop a yearly progress test for evaluation of hematology residents in Sweden. The framework for the progress test was the EHA curriculum and EHA CV Passport, which divides the Hematology Specialty into eight large parts, with subunits to systematically cover the whole field of Hematology.
Aims
The aim for the WU was to develop a yearly MCQ based progress test, based on the eight parts of the EHA CV Passport, and to launch it among Swedish resident hematologists, with a questionnaire to fill out along with the assessment.
Methods
Individuals or groups of Swedish experts, e.g. the National Diagnostic Groups, were asked to produce a number of multiple choice (MCQ) questions. The questions were read, revised and sorted by the WU, after which 75 MCQ questions, covering the eight major fields of the EHA CV Passport, were selected.
The test was available via the SHA homepage, www.sfhem.se for one week in October 2014, whereafter the test was removed and the answers posted online. Instructions were to complete the test within 2 hours, and when answers were available, sit down and discuss with a clinical mentor, and fill out an internet based questionnaire on your impressions of the MCQ test.
Results
Among 77 listed resident physicians in the SHA registry, 54 (70%) answered the questionnaire. Out of these, 83% had completed the test. All except one valued the subjective usefulness of the test to high/very high, and interestingly, 37 of 54 reported that their test result would contribute to them actively re-planning their education in some way, mostly by adding courses in specific subjects, or by increasing literature studies. 67% had not yet gone through the test with mentor, but almost all claimed that they would do so in the near future. There was an even spread in years of education, with 21 in the beginning, 10 in the middle, and 23 physicians at the end of their residency. All but two residents acknowledged that they would do the test again next time it is given, to assess progress on an individual level. Comments from residents were that the test was well received, the questions adequate to assess skills, and helpful to point out weaknesses to work on.
Summary
There is a need for continuous evaluation of acquired skills during residency. The Swedish MCQ progress test reflecting the EHA CV Passport was well received by the resident doctors and may be an appropriate tool for yearly progress evaluation.
Keyword(s): Quality control
Session topic: Publication Only
Abstract: PB1980
Type: Publication Only
Background
In Sweden, after 5.5 years of medical school and 18-21 months of general internship, you can pursue a residency in internal medicine and hematology, which takes an additional 6.5-7 years. The Swedish Hematology Association (SHA) [AE1] appointed a Work Unit (WU) of resident hematologists lead by two senior colleagues with a vast teaching experience, to develop a yearly progress test for evaluation of hematology residents in Sweden. The framework for the progress test was the EHA curriculum and EHA CV Passport, which divides the Hematology Specialty into eight large parts, with subunits to systematically cover the whole field of Hematology.
Aims
The aim for the WU was to develop a yearly MCQ based progress test, based on the eight parts of the EHA CV Passport, and to launch it among Swedish resident hematologists, with a questionnaire to fill out along with the assessment.
Methods
Individuals or groups of Swedish experts, e.g. the National Diagnostic Groups, were asked to produce a number of multiple choice (MCQ) questions. The questions were read, revised and sorted by the WU, after which 75 MCQ questions, covering the eight major fields of the EHA CV Passport, were selected.
Results
Among 77 listed resident physicians in the SHA registry, 54 (70%) answered the questionnaire. Out of these, 83% had completed the test. All except one valued the subjective usefulness of the test to high/very high, and interestingly, 37 of 54 reported that their test result would contribute to them actively re-planning their education in some way, mostly by adding courses in specific subjects, or by increasing literature studies. 67% had not yet gone through the test with mentor, but almost all claimed that they would do so in the near future. There was an even spread in years of education, with 21 in the beginning, 10 in the middle, and 23 physicians at the end of their residency. All but two residents acknowledged that they would do the test again next time it is given, to assess progress on an individual level. Comments from residents were that the test was well received, the questions adequate to assess skills, and helpful to point out weaknesses to work on.
Summary
There is a need for continuous evaluation of acquired skills during residency. The Swedish MCQ progress test reflecting the EHA CV Passport was well received by the resident doctors and may be an appropriate tool for yearly progress evaluation.
Keyword(s): Quality control
Session topic: Publication Only
Type: Publication Only
Background
In Sweden, after 5.5 years of medical school and 18-21 months of general internship, you can pursue a residency in internal medicine and hematology, which takes an additional 6.5-7 years. The Swedish Hematology Association (SHA) [AE1] appointed a Work Unit (WU) of resident hematologists lead by two senior colleagues with a vast teaching experience, to develop a yearly progress test for evaluation of hematology residents in Sweden. The framework for the progress test was the EHA curriculum and EHA CV Passport, which divides the Hematology Specialty into eight large parts, with subunits to systematically cover the whole field of Hematology.
Aims
The aim for the WU was to develop a yearly MCQ based progress test, based on the eight parts of the EHA CV Passport, and to launch it among Swedish resident hematologists, with a questionnaire to fill out along with the assessment.
Methods
Individuals or groups of Swedish experts, e.g. the National Diagnostic Groups, were asked to produce a number of multiple choice (MCQ) questions. The questions were read, revised and sorted by the WU, after which 75 MCQ questions, covering the eight major fields of the EHA CV Passport, were selected.
The test was available via the SHA homepage, www.sfhem.se for one week in October 2014, whereafter the test was removed and the answers posted online. Instructions were to complete the test within 2 hours, and when answers were available, sit down and discuss with a clinical mentor, and fill out an internet based questionnaire on your impressions of the MCQ test.
Results
Among 77 listed resident physicians in the SHA registry, 54 (70%) answered the questionnaire. Out of these, 83% had completed the test. All except one valued the subjective usefulness of the test to high/very high, and interestingly, 37 of 54 reported that their test result would contribute to them actively re-planning their education in some way, mostly by adding courses in specific subjects, or by increasing literature studies. 67% had not yet gone through the test with mentor, but almost all claimed that they would do so in the near future. There was an even spread in years of education, with 21 in the beginning, 10 in the middle, and 23 physicians at the end of their residency. All but two residents acknowledged that they would do the test again next time it is given, to assess progress on an individual level. Comments from residents were that the test was well received, the questions adequate to assess skills, and helpful to point out weaknesses to work on.
Summary
There is a need for continuous evaluation of acquired skills during residency. The Swedish MCQ progress test reflecting the EHA CV Passport was well received by the resident doctors and may be an appropriate tool for yearly progress evaluation.
Keyword(s): Quality control
Session topic: Publication Only
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