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CREOG In-Training Exam Results: A Contemporary Use to Predict ABOG Written Examination Outcome

Study Objective: The objective of this study was to identify a threshold score for success on ABOG Written Examination.

Methods: CREOG In-training exam (ITE) and ABOG written examination results collected from 2001 to 2013, inclusive, from residents who completed 4 years of CREOG In-Training Examinations at Reading Hospital and The Greenville Health System. Scores were analyzed to identify a threshold score that would predict ABOG written examination outcome.

Results: Seventy-one residents, with an overall pass rate of 81.7%, were included for analysis. A threshold of 200 was a good predictor of ABOG pass rates. Specifically, a score of 200 on CREOG ITE as a PGY4, or twice in any of the PGY1 – PGY4 years, resulted in a 100% ABOG written exam pass rate. A score of ≥ 205 at any time was also associated with a 100% pass rate. If the resident was unable to obtain 200, as defined above, the resident had almost a 40% chance of failing the ABOG written examination.

Conclusions:
CREOG ITE was designed to provide feedback for the resident and program. With increased pressure to ensure successful completion of residency training and passing the ABOG written examination, identification of a success threshold would be useful for residents and programs. Results of this study indicate that residents would benefit by attaining a CREOG ITE score of at least 200. Scores lower than this value should be used by the resident and program to identify weaknesses and provide appropriate educational interventions.

Topics: CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting, 2015, Resident, Residency Director, Medical Knowledge, GME, Assessment, General Ob-Gyn,

General Information

Date Presented
2015 Oral Abstract

Keywords
Assessment, Feedback & Evaluation, Instructioanl Materials/Methods, Licensure & Certification

Intended Audience
Resident, Residency Director

Copentencies Addressed
Medical Knowledge

Educational Continuum
GME

Educational Focus
Assessment

Clinical Focus
General Ob-Gyn

Intended
Audience
Resident,Residency Director,
Competencies
Addressed
Medical Knowledge,
Educational
Continuum
GME,
Educational
Focus
Assessment,
Clinical Focus
General Ob-Gyn,

Author Information

Primary Author
Brandon M. Lingenfelter, DO, PhD
Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA  

Secondary Authors
David A. Forstein, DO, Xuezhi Jiang, DO, Shahab S. Minassian, MD, David O’Sullivan, PhD, Peter F. Schnatz, DO  

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