Mersey deanery ophthalmology trainees’ views of the objective assessment of surgical and technical skills (OSATS) workplace-based assessment tool

Year of training/number of years in ophthalmology:

Deanery:

How many times have you undertaken OSATS? 0 1 2 3 4+

Who assessed you?

Did you find it difficult to have the assessment done (e.g. case selection, time constraint)? If yes, please specify

Do you feel OSATS is adaptable for every procedure including cataract and glaucoma surgery?

Did you have any difficulties using the current format?

Was sufficient time available to complete the procedure?

Was sufficient time available to receive feedback?

Was previous agreed action taken into consideration when filling in subsequent forms?

Did you feel stressed during the assessment? If yes do you think it affected your performance in a negative way?

Did any particular problems arise with the process (such as uncertainty on the correct way to perform an aspect of the procedure)? (Please specify)

Have you been deemed unsatisfactory in a procedure overall or in any domain?

Were any particular learning points identified (please specify)?

Did it help you improve your skills?

Did you reflect on your performance after completing this assessment?

Was your performance in OSATS discussed in the ARCP?

Overall, what were the good aspects of OSATS?

Overall, what were the bad aspects of OSATS?

How do you feel OSATS could be improved?

Any other comments?

Thank you for taking the time to fill out this questionnaire

Positive aspects

 Feedback

21

 Learning points

23

 Opportunity for reflective practice

23

 Improvement of surgical skills

16

Negative aspects

 Time-consuming

11

 Stressful

17

 Assessor’s availability

2

 Case-dependent

1