OBJECTIVE Given widespread disparities in the surgical workforce and the advent of
competency-based training models that rely on objective evaluations of resident …

Introduction American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE) performance has
become an important factor when monitoring resident progress. Understanding which …

Importance In evaluating the effectiveness of general surgery (GS) training, an unbiased
assessment of the progression of residents with attention to individual learner factors is …

BACKGROUND: Selection for colorectal surgery residency relies on letters of
recommendation for assessment of candidates' strengths and weaknesses. It is unclear …

BACKGROUND The Surgical Council on Resident Education's (SCORE) structured
educational curriculum for general surgery residents uses a 2-year repeating cycle of …

INTRODUCTION Performance on ABSITE is an important factor when monitoring resident
progress. It predicts future performance and has lasting effects. Understanding the highest …

Abstract The Intercollegiate Membership of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons (MRCS) is a
high-stakes postgraduate examination taken by thousands of surgical trainees worldwide …

INTRODUCTION Resident performance on the Plastic Surgery In-Service Examination
(PSITE) is used as a predictor of success on the American Board of Plastic Surgery Written …

Abstract Purpose of Review The objective of general surgery residency is to produce
competent surgeons. At a minimum this requires being procedurally and clinically capable …

Introduction The American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE) is a crucial,
objective assessment of surgical knowledge during training. In 2014, the American Board of …