An Analysis of the Foot and Ankle-related Questions on the Korean Orthopedic In-Training Examination / 대한족부족관절학회지

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the questions pertaining to the foot and ankle on the Korean Orthopedic In-Training Examination (KOITE) between 2012 and 2016. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Questions regarding the foot and ankle on KOITE during the five-year period (2012∼2016) were analyzed. Number of foot and ankle questions, topics, taxonomic classification, imaging modalities, and cited references related to each question were analyzed. RESULTS: The average number of foot and ankle questions was 35, accounting for 7.0% (35/500) of all KOITE questions. All questions were categorized into three topic areas: disease (51.4%, 18/35), trauma (31.4%, 11/35), and basics (17.1%, 6/35). Taxonomy 3 (decision-making type questions) was the most common (42.9%, 15/35). References that are commonly used for each question were Campbell's Operative Orthopedics (100%, 35/35) and the textbook of The Korean Orthopaedic Association (74.3%, 26/35). CONCLUSION: This analysis can be valuable to not only orthopaedic surgery residents to improve their knowledge of orthopedics, but also to instructors for optimizing their education programs.

Analysis of the Shoulder and Elbow Section of the Korean Orthopedic In-training Examination

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to analyze the questions in the shoulder and elbow section of the Korean Orthopaedic In-Training Examination (KOITE) and compare them with those of the US Orthopaedic In-Training Examination (US OITE). METHODS: Twenty-nine questions in the shoulder and elbow section of the KOITE from 2010 to 2014 were analyzed and compared with those of the US OITE (80 questions) by literature review. A thorough analysis of the contents was performed after categorizing as topics, diagnostic tools, treatment modalities, taxonomic classification, and references. RESULTS: The shoulder and elbow section of the KOITE was 5.8% weight which was similar to the US OITE (5.9%). The most commonly appearing topic was anterior labral injury (17.2%) on the KOITE compared to instability and arthritis (21.3%, each) on the US OITE. Magnetic resonance imaging was most frequently appeared imaging modality on the KOITE (41.0%) compared to the radiograph on the US OITE (43.0%). The Latarjet procedure was the most commonly asked treatment modality (22.2%) on the KOITE, whereas arthroplasty (33.3%) on the US OITE. The KOITE showed an even taxonomic classification distribution compared to the US OITE. Campbell's operative orthopaedics covered 96.6% questions as a reference on the KOITE compared to the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Volume on the US OITE, which covered 45.0%. CONCLUSIONS: This specific analysis shows us current trends of the shoulder and elbow section of the KOITE and it might be developed for use in the educational curricula for the trainee.

Analysis of the Korean Orthopedic In-Training Examination: The Hip and Pelvis Section / 대한고관절학회지

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to analyze the questions in the hip and pelvis section of the Korean Orthopaedic In-Training Examination (KOITE). MATERIALS AND METHODS: We analyzed all KOITE questions pertaining to hip and pelvis surgery between 2010 and 2014. A thorough analysis of the contents was performed after categorizing as tested topics, imaging modalities used, taxonomic classification, and recommended references. We also analyzed the scores of the hip and pelvis section of the KOITE. RESULTS: Seventy-five of five-hundred questions (weight, 15.0%) were related to the hip and pelvis. Trauma including fracture and dislocation (26/75, 34.7%) was asked more commonly than disease and basics. The description-only questions (65/75, 86.7%) were the most frequently asked. According to taxonomic classification, taxonomy 3 (decision; 39/75, 52.0%) was most frequently asked. Campbell's Operative Orthopedics (52/75, 69.3%) was the reference that covered most of the questions. CONCLUSION: This analysis of the hip and pelvis section of KOITE could be used for resident training programs in teaching hospitals.

Analysis of the Shoulder and Elbow Section of the Korean Orthopedic In-training Examination

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to analyze the questions in the shoulder and elbow section of the Korean Orthopaedic In-Training Examination (KOITE) and compare them with those of the US Orthopaedic In-Training Examination (US OITE). METHODS: Twenty-nine questions in the shoulder and elbow section of the KOITE from 2010 to 2014 were analyzed and compared with those of the US OITE (80 questions) by literature review. A thorough analysis of the contents was performed after categorizing as topics, diagnostic tools, treatment modalities, taxonomic classification, and references. RESULTS: The shoulder and elbow section of the KOITE was 5.8% weight which was similar to the US OITE (5.9%). The most commonly appearing topic was anterior labral injury (17.2%) on the KOITE compared to instability and arthritis (21.3%, each) on the US OITE. Magnetic resonance imaging was most frequently appeared imaging modality on the KOITE (41.0%) compared to the radiograph on the US OITE (43.0%). The Latarjet procedure was the most commonly asked treatment modality (22.2%) on the KOITE, whereas arthroplasty (33.3%) on the US OITE. The KOITE showed an even taxonomic classification distribution compared to the US OITE. Campbell's operative orthopaedics covered 96.6% questions as a reference on the KOITE compared to the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, American Volume on the US OITE, which covered 45.0%. CONCLUSIONS: This specific analysis shows us current trends of the shoulder and elbow section of the KOITE and it might be developed for use in the educational curricula for the trainee.

Correlation of the in-training examination in ophthalmology with the written certifying examination of the Philippine Board of Ophthalmology

Objective@#This study determined the correlation between the performance in the Philippine Board of Ophthalmology (PBO) written qualifying examinations and the Ophthalmology In-Training Proficiency Examinations (OPEX).@*Methods@#PBO written certifying examinations and the OPEX scores of residency graduates covering the years 2005 to 2010 and 2004 to 2009 respectively were retrieved for this study. ANOVA statistical test compared OPEX scores through residency (Y1, Y2, Y3, and Y4) and determined if the number of times the OPEX was taken reflected significant differences in the PBO scores of the different groups. Pearson’s test determined the correlation between OPEX and PBO written examination scores. @*Results@#Of the 165 subjects included in the study, 5 took the OPEX four times during their residency, 87 thrice, 39 twice, and 34 once. Mean OPEX scores for the different levels of residency training was observed to be statistically different from each other (p < 0.001). Mean PBO scores improved with increase in the number of times that OPEX was taken during residency (p < 0.001). Significant positive correlation was observed between the PBO scores and OPEX scores for all year levels of residency, average OPEX scores and terminal OPEX scores (r = 0.57 to 0.73, p < 0.0001) with the highest correlation noted between terminal OPEX and PBO scores. Based on the number of OPEX taken, significant correlation was strongest for the group with three OPEX taken (r = 0.73, p < 0.001). @*Conclusions@#There is a positive correlation between residents’ performance in the OPEX to their future performance in the written certifying examinations of the PBO.

Predictive Value of the Korean Academy of Family Medicine In-Training Examination for Certifying Examination / 가정의학회지

BACKGROUND: In-training examination (ITE) is a cognitive examination similar to the written test, but it is different from the Clinical Practice Examination of the Korean Academy of Family Medicine (KAFM) Certification Examination (CE). The objective of this is to estimate the positive predictive value of the KAFM-ITE for identifying residents at risk for poor performance on the three types of KAFM-CE. METHODS: 372 residents who completed the KAFM-CE in 2011 were included. We compared the mean KAFM-CE scores with ITE experience. We evaluated the correlation and the positive predictive value (PPV) of ITE for the multiple choice question (MCQ) scores of 1st written test & 2nd slide examination, the total clinical practice examination scores, and the total sum of 2nd test. RESULTS: 275 out of 372 residents completed ITE. Those who completed ITE had significantly higher MCQ scores of 1st written test than those who did not. The correlation of ITE scores with 1st written MCQ (0.627) was found to be the highest among the other kinds of CE. The PPV of the ITE score for 1st written MCQ scores was 0.672. The PPV of the ITE score ranged from 0.376 to 0.502. CONCLUSION: The score of the KAFM ITE has acceptable positive predictive value that could be used as a part of comprehensive evaluation system for residents in cognitive field.

An Analysis of In-Training Examination for the Psychiatric Residents in Korea: Five-year Cumulative Results / 신경정신의학

OBJECTIVES: The in-training examination (Performance Examination, PE) for psychiatric residents in Korea was launched 5 years ago by the Korean Neuropsychiatric Association (KNPA). This article analyzes 5-year accumulated data on the PE, and tries to make some suggestions for further development of the PE. METHODS: The 5-year data, previously utilized for the generation of formal annual reports were reanalyzed, with an emphasis on longitudinal trends. RESULTS: The analyses indicated the following; 1) Higher-year residents earned definitely higher scores than their lower-year colleagues on the PE. This trend was especially prominent in the area of psychopharmacology-biological psychiatry, geriatric psychiatry, child and adolescent psychiatry, and the emergency-organic psychiatry. There was no year-related performance difference in the area of psychoses. 2) In the area of anxiety-somatization disorder, psychophysiological disorder, and geriatric psychiatry, the residents in the university-affiliated hospitals outperformed those in the specialized psychiatric hospitals. 3) Through analyzing multiple-times examinees, it was found that their first-and second-time performances were moderately correlated, and that their ranks tended to improve, demonstrating a continuously improving performance according to the training year. CONCLUSION: These result suggested that the KNPA PE is a feasible measure for the estimation of an individual resident's performance as well as the adequacy of the environment provided by the training institutes.

Correlation of In-training Examination Score with the Residency Program or the Score of the Board Examination of Laboratory Medicine / 대한진단검사의학회지

BACKGROUND: An in-training examination is given annually to the all laboratory medicine residents of in Korea. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the results of the in-training examinations according to the examinees' postgraduate years, a number of teaching faculty members and hospital beds, and the score of the board examination. METHODS: A total number of examinees during the 5-year period from 2001 to 2005 were 311. All residents took the same in-training examinations given each year irrespective of the postgraduate year (PGY). RESULTS: The scores of in-training examinations increased with advance in the examinees' PGY (P0.05). The correlation coefficients of each PGY scores were from 0.474 to 0.755 (P<0.01). The scores of the 4th PGY were correlated with those of the board examinations (r=0.627, P<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that the scores of the in-training examinations may be a valid measure of knowledge acquired by residents during their training years and provide a useful information for improving the laboratory medicine residency training program.

The First In-Training Examination for Residents in Orthopaedic Surgery / 대한정형외과학회잡지

On July 5, 1980, the first in-training examination for Korean orthopaedic residents was performed to give each of them an evaluation of his general level of orthopaedic knowledge, and to provide their program directer with a comparative basis for evaluation of their programs in various subject areas. Forty one of the 42 residency programs in this country presented in the examination. The results of the examination and the survey of public opinion performed after the examination are as follows. 1. Two hundreds and ninety one of the 312 Korean orthopaedic residents at all level of training participated in the examination, so that the participation rate was 93.3 percent. According to the survey, the respondents wanted to continue the in-training examination in 77 percent. 2. The examination was not sufficient in its reliability because the questions were small in number, and it was deficient in its objectivity since there were 40 percent of the subjective questions. The test was not enough in its practicability because the questions of applying the knowledge clinically such as problem solving one were relatively insufficient in its number. 3. The mean scores of the. residents are increasing regularly with increasing years, which can be interpreted as the questions are somewhat adequate for the test and the orthopaedic training in Korea is efficient one. But the standard deviations of each mean is large, which means the residents level of the orthopaedic knowledge and his training are greatiy varied. The scores of the senior residents are not yet reach a plateau and the scores of the junior residents are inferior to that of the 1966 American counterpart. 4. According to the survey, the majority wants to open the questions with their referencies after the examination, but wants to neither open his score nor reflect his score in that of the Korean orthopaedic board examination.