title: Self-assessed competence: before and after residency.
abstract: This study measures changes in clinical confidence experienced by 42 family practice residents as they progressed through a 2-year residency program. At the beginning, 20% or more of respondents reported they lacked confidence in 47 of the 177 topics. Self-assessed competence increased substantially in many areas. However, during the residency, new areas of concern emerged.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Therapy, University of Western Ontario, London.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Speechley
authors.forename: W W
authors.initials: WW
authors.lastname: Weston
authors.forename: G L
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Dickie
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Orr
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D003162:Competency-Based Education; D003479:Curriculum; D005194:Family Practice / Q000193:education*; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology*; D012649:Self Concept; D012655:Self-Evaluation Programs