The self-assessment of confidence, by one vocational trainee.
A list of important topics in general practice was constructed and a trainee was asked to indicate his confidence about each topic on a one to five scale. Repeated use showed different confidence ratings by the same trainee, and an attempt was made to correlate factual knowledge by using a multiple choice questionnaire.Despite important limitations, which are described, this method may be useful in identifying suitable topics for teaching during the trainee year.
D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods*; D005194:Family Practice / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D012647:Self-Assessment; D012655:Self-Evaluation Programs / Q000379:methods*