Utilisation, Reliability and Validity of Clinical Evaluation Exercise in Otolaryngology Training

Abstract

CEX is reliable in assessing early years otolaryngology trainees in clinical examination, but not at higher level. It has the potential to be used in a summative capacity in selecting trainees for ST positions. This would also encourage trainees to master all domains of otolaryngology clinical examination by end of CT.

Otolaryngology Resident Education and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Core Competencies

“…Ultimately, 462 abstracts were identified and reviewed, and 352 full-text articles were assessed; 104 unique studies from 10 countries were ultimately included. Eighty-three studies (79.8%) were conducted in North America (United States and Canada) and 11 (10.6%) in the United Kingdom . Study demographics and levels of evidence are presented in the Table.…”

“…Thirty-one studies described practice-based learning and improvement. Seventeen studies were from North America and published after 2002.…”