Development of competency models for assessors and simulators in high-stakes selection processes.
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| Title: | Development of competency models for assessors and simulators in high-stakes selection processes. |
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| Authors: | Patterson, Fiona1,2 (AUTHOR) f.patterson@workpsychologygroup.com, Zibarras, Lara3 (AUTHOR), Kerrin, Maire1 (AUTHOR), Lopes, Safiatu1 (AUTHOR), Price, Roger4 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | Medical Teacher. Dec2014, Vol. 36 Issue 12, p1082-1085. 4p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Professional education, *Qualitative research, *Job performance, *School entrance requirements, Interviewing, Medical specialties & specialists, Study & teaching of medicine, Quality assurance, Questionnaires, Statistical sampling, Descriptive statistics |
| Geographic Terms: | United Kingdom |
| Abstract: | Background: Selection for entry into UK medical specialty training is a high-stakes, high-volume process. For selection into General Practice, a large number of assessors and simulators are involved in the delivery of the selection centre, which represents the final stage of selection. Aim: In order to standardize and quality-assure assessor and simulator involvement in the process, we developed two competency models outlining the knowledge, skills and attributes associated with each role using a previously validated job analysis methodology. Results: The final qualitative analysis resulted in two competency models, each encompassing eight competency domains. In general, results from a validation questionnaire demonstrated positive feedback from various regional recruitment leads in the UK ( n = 14). Conclusion: Both models are currently being used in practice for quality assurance and training purposes. We conclude that the competency models can be used in three ways: (1) recruiting assessors/simulators; (2) in measuring performance of assessors/simulators and highlighting areas for potential development; and (3) they can be used for training assessors/simulators. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Background: Selection for entry into UK medical specialty training is a high-stakes, high-volume process. For selection into General Practice, a large number of assessors and simulators are involved in the delivery of the selection centre, which represents the final stage of selection. Aim: In order to standardize and quality-assure assessor and simulator involvement in the process, we developed two competency models outlining the knowledge, skills and attributes associated with each role using a previously validated job analysis methodology. Results: The final qualitative analysis resulted in two competency models, each encompassing eight competency domains. In general, results from a validation questionnaire demonstrated positive feedback from various regional recruitment leads in the UK ( n = 14). Conclusion: Both models are currently being used in practice for quality assurance and training purposes. We conclude that the competency models can be used in three ways: (1) recruiting assessors/simulators; (2) in measuring performance of assessors/simulators and highlighting areas for potential development; and (3) they can be used for training assessors/simulators. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 0142159X |
| DOI: | 10.3109/0142159X.2014.930112 |
