Development of competency models for assessors and simulators in high-stakes selection processes. (December 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Patterson, Fiona; Zibarras, Lara; Kerrin, Maire; Lopes, Safiatu; Price, Roger
• Is Part Of: Medical teacher. Volume 36:Number 12(2014)
• Page Start: 1082
• Page End: 1085
• Publication Date: 2014-12
• Subjects: Medical education -- Periodicals; 610.711
• DOI: 10.3109/0142159X.2014.930112
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0142-159X

Abstract

<abstract> <title>Abstract</title> <p> <bold>Background</bold>: 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.</p> <p> <bold>Aim</bold>: 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.</p> <p> <bold>Results</bold>: 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 (<italic>n = </italic>14).</p> <p> <bold>Conclusion</bold>: 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.</p> </abstract>