Are we really as good as we think we are?
Differences are examined in assessment and self-assessment scores, in oral and maxillofacial surgery trainees and MSc postgraduates, following the surgical removal of lower third molar teeth. This study found evidence of a surprising and worrying over-rating of their own surgical skills by many trainees and postgraduates.
Evans
A W
AW
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Eastman Dental Institute for Oral Health Care Sciences, University College London, UK.
Aghabeigi
B
B
Leeson
R
R
O'Sullivan
C
C
Eliahoo
J
J
D000704:Analysis of Variance; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery*; D013515:Surgery, Oral / Q000592:standards*; D006113:United Kingdom