A randomized study of feedback on student write-ups using an electronic portfolio.
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.
Spickard
Anderson
A
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, TN, USA.
Denny
Josh
J
Gigante
Joseph
J
D002982:Clinical Clerkship; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000379:methods*; D005246:Feedback; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D013337:Students, Medical