Workplace-based assessment; learner and assessor perspectives.
OBJECTIVE
To examine the acceptability and educational impact of the workplace-based assessment program for international medical graduates on candidates and assessors.


METHODS
A grounded theory-based qualitative analysis of the experiences of 17 candidates and eleven assessors using focus groups, interviews, and surveys.


RESULTS
Both candidates and assessors identified positive opportunities for improved performance of international medical graduates. Their integration into the workforce was facilitated by improved communication and peer acceptance, from ongoing multifaceted feedback and time to practice skills.


CONCLUSIONS
This study showed a high level of acceptability of the Newcastle workplace-based assessment program among candidates and assessors.
Centre for Medical Professional Development, Hunter New England Local Health District, Newcastle, NSW, Australia ; School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
Balakrishnan Kichu R
BK
Nair
School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
Mulavana S
MS
Parvathy
School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health, University of Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
Amanda
A
Wilson
Centre for Medical Professional Development, Hunter New England Local Health District, Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
Justine
J
Smith
Centre for Medical Professional Development, Hunter New England Local Health District, Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
Brooke
B
Murphy
Australian Medical Council; competency; feedback; formative; international medical graduates; performance