Grades in the different elements of the exam_
| Elements of the exam | Pass criteria | The number (%) of participants who passed this part of the exam | Mean number points (N=12) | Range, median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written test (max. number of points: 120) | 72 points (60%) | 12 (100) | 105.8 | From 96 to 117, median 104 |
| OSCE station (max. 12) | 9 (75%) | 12 (100) | 11.8 | From 10 to 12, median 12 |
| MEQ questions | Excellent, very good or good | 12 (100) | ||
| Final exam | Pass | 11 (91.7) | ||
Results of the progress test_
| Test year | N | Minimum number of points | Maximum number of points | Mean (SD) | The number (percentage) of trainees with at least 60 points (pass/fail criteria) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 19 | 31 | 74 | 57.7 | 10 (52.6%) |
| 2014 | 21 | 63 | 94 | 80.4 | 21 (100%) |
| 2015 | 14 | 53 | 75 | 65.9 | 11 (78.6%) |
| 2016 | 17 | 56 | 84 | 71.7 | 15 (88.2%) |
Evaluation of the training_
| Aspects of evaluation | Lowest/highest rate (range) | N or Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Were your expectations of the specialty training fulfilled? (Usefulness) | 3-5 (2) | 4.41 (0.73) |
| How would you assess the overall quality of the training (usefulness, quality, teaching methods)? (Quality) | 3-5 (2) | 4.41 (0.67) |
| Did you find the teaching methods to be appropriate to reaching the teaching goals? (Teaching methods) | 3-5 (2) | 4.62 (0.59) |
| How would you assess the role of your main mentor? (Mentorship) | 3-5 (2) | 4.55 (0.74) |
| How would you assess the organisation of the training? (Organisation) | 2-5 (3) | 4.68 (0.72) |
| Did the training have an impact on your daily practice? (Impact on daily practice) | 3-5 (2) | 4.43 (0.75) |
Description of the participating trainees_
| Characteristic | N or Mean | % or distribution of values, SD |
|---|---|---|
| Gender (Female) | 19 | 86.4% |
| Age | 39.9 | from 35-57, SD 5.0 years |
| Age at the beginning of training | 35.7 | from 31-52, SD 4.7 years |
| Average grade of undergraduate education | 8.1 | from 7.0-9.7, SD 0.8 |
| Years of working experience in FM before starting the training | 6.3 | from 2-20 years, SD 4.4 years |