Interventional Radiology Board Examination Experience in Saudi Arabia during COVID-19

Justaniah, Almamoon I.; Felemban, Basim A; Garad, Fares; Safar, Bandar O

doi:10.1016/j.jvir.2021.10.022

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“…However, the contingency plans we implemented ensured that such an issue was solved instantly. Similarly, Justaniah et al [ 7 ] have reported that majority of the examinees were anxious during the online SOE. They reported having technical difficulties with 42.9% of the examinees.…”

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“…Among these was the online SOE, which is best suited for assessing interpretation skills. Justaniah et al have recently reported their experience with online oral examination for interventional radiology fellowship programme [ 7 ], while others have reported on online mock oral examinations in radiation oncology and in vascular surgery [ 8 , 9 ].…”

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Feasibility of radiology online structured oral examination for undergraduate medical students

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Alamer

2022

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Background Online summative assessment has emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic as an alternative to traditional examinations, bringing opportunities and challenges. The study aims to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of online structured oral examination (SOE) in radiology clerkships. The study identifies measures taken to successfully implement online SOE and minimize chances of cheating. It also discusses the challenges encountered and how they were addressed. Methods SOE percent scores of fourth-year medical students from two institutions were correlated with students’ grade point average (GPA). The scores were compared among different institutions, students’ genders, students’ batches, examination versions, and examiners with different experience levels. Students’ perceived satisfaction and concerns were captured using anonymous self-administered questionnaire. Technical problems and success rate of SOE implementation were recorded. Results were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results A total of 79 students participated in the study, out of which 81.0% (n = 64) responded to the survey. SOE scores showed poor positive correlation with the students’ GPAs (r = 0.22, and p = .09). Scores showed no significant difference between the two institutions or genders. Scores were also not significantly different between students who were examined by junior or senior examiners. All but one version of examination showed no significant difference in students’ scores. No significant difference was observed in students’ scores between each two subsequent batches who were exposed to the same examination version. Conclusion Online summative SOE is a feasible alternative whenever face-to-face SOE could not be implemented provided that appropriate measures are taken to ensure its successful execution.

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