title: A randomized study of feedback on student write-ups using an electronic portfolio.
abstract: Traditional methods allowing medical students and residents to review their work and receive feedback are lacking. We developed a web-based portfolio system that collects all clinical documentation and allows teachers to give feedback electronically. In a randomized control trial, we found that this system significantly increased feedback to students, often exceeding clerkship expectations. Seventy-five percent of students found the system a "valuable teaching tool". Students in control and portfolio groups agreed that the system increased feedback.
authors.affiliation: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA.
authors.forename: Anderson
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Spickard
authors.forename: Josh
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Denny
authors.forename: Joseph
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Gigante
mesh_terms: D002982:Clinical Clerkship; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods*; D005246:Feedback; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D013337:Students, Medical