Orthopaedic in-training Orthopaedic in-training examination Belgiumexamination Belgium
Orthopaedic in-training Orthopaedic in-training examination Belgiumexamination Belgium
Nanni Allington, MDOrthopaedic department
CHR CitadelleLiège
In training examination ?
Written with open books ?
Multiple choice ?
Written ?
Open questions ?
Online ?
Oral exam ?
In-training ExaminationIn-training ExaminationPurpose
Organization
Type of examination
Evaluation
Handling of failures
PurposePurposePurposePurposeEvaluation residentsCheck ProgressMotivate to read
Purpose – Why ?Purpose – Why ?Purpose – Why ?Purpose – Why ?Become Orthopaedic Surgeon
Resident’s perspectiveResident’s perspectiveResident’s perspectiveResident’s perspective“Manual” …ORFashion …Industry
RealityRealityRealityRealityPatient care - ethicsClinicsTheory
GoalGoalGoalGoal
OrganizationOrganizationOrganizationOrganizationSince 1987
1999 : 92 residents ( written )2010: 62 residents ( written )
Changes
Belgium and Netherlands …written
OrganizationOrganizationOrganizationOrganizationMembers of all universities and others“Goodwill”Limited resources , examination free
AAOS complex organization, question makers,
Administrative support , finances, fee for examination..
European examination ? More Support ?
Type of examType of examType of examType of examWritten third to fifth year….
– Well defined subject over three years– Reference book…– Multiple choice Wright or Wrong
Oral exam last year
Type of exam – Reference BookType of exam – Reference BookType of exam – Reference BookType of exam – Reference Book
Avoid discussionLimitationsNot up to date…but Basics will not
changeQuestion makers…only relevant“Basic” questions“18/20” score questions
Type of exam – QuestionsType of exam – QuestionsType of exam – QuestionsType of exam – Questions
33. Chez une fille de 12 ans, non pubère, qui présente une scoliose idiopathique de D8 à L3 mesurée à 30°, un corset est indiqué. VRAI/FAUX?
Type of exam – QuestionsType of exam – QuestionsType of exam – QuestionsType of exam – QuestionsWright or Wrong : - translation
- manpowerCotation : +1 correct answer
0 no answer
-1 wrong answer….-1/2 Avoid “guessing”-1/2 …
Type of exam – QuestionsType of exam – QuestionsType of exam – QuestionsType of exam – QuestionsTranslation : French and Flemish
Debate English ….European Exam ?
Question Bank ? Internet ?
Universal Aspect of Surgery
Type of exam – QuestionsType of exam – QuestionsType of exam – QuestionsType of exam – QuestionsAirline Pilot TrainingSame training EuropeSame ExamsHuge Data Bank of QuestionsAvailable schools, teachers…
StudentsEnglish…
Type of exam – QuestionsType of exam – QuestionsType of exam – QuestionsType of exam – QuestionsWhich of the following are not symptoms of hypoxia:
1. blueness of lips and fingernails
2. flatulence
3. dizziness and light headedness
4. lack of night vision
a. 1 and 4 only
b. 1, 2, 3, and 4
c. 2 only
d. 1, 3 and 4 only
Type of exam – QuestionsType of exam – QuestionsType of exam – QuestionsType of exam – QuestionsSophisticated questions
Attention to detail
Limited exam time
Test attitude towards stress
Organization
Adapt to our residents ?
Type of examType of examType of examType of examOral exam
– Last year – General exam– Two sets of examiners
from different universities– “case presentation” – xray –– Computer
Who participates ?Who participates ?Who participates ?Who participates ?Legal aspect
“ Regular” Residents
All ?
EvaluationEvaluationEvaluationEvaluationWritten exam
Computer correction“Adaptation”12 / 20 ….
Oral Exam Examiners …then discussion …12/20
Handling failuresHandling failuresHandling failuresHandling failuresWritten exam
Redo…written or oral
Oral Exam Quite rare….usually corresponds with multiple other problems….one more year…Evaluation for every situation in commission
Practical organisation - Practical organisation - CollegiumCollegium
Practical organisation - Practical organisation - CollegiumCollegium
President – vice president to coordinate
Two members from each university
Two meetings a year
Practical organisation - WebsitePractical organisation - WebsitePractical organisation - WebsitePractical organisation - Website
Http://www.collegium.beGeneral informationInscriptionExam rules “Diffusion”
Merci
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