Table 2.
Assessment Ratings for Variables According to ACGME Core Competency (n=724 Assessments for 25 Physician Attending Educators)
| Assessment variable | Mean score (SD) Range |
Cronbach’s alpha |
|---|---|---|
| Patient care (highest possible score=15; normalized score=89.1) |
Raw summary score 13.36 (1.65) 6-15 |
0.76 |
| Models/teaches effective use of the history and physical exam at the bedside. |
4.43 (0.75) 1–5 |
|
| Provides appropriate balance of supervision and autonomy. |
4.44 (0.67) 2–5 |
|
| Discusses diagnostic and treatment plans for each patient, providing appropriate direction |
4.48 (0.60) 2–5 |
|
| Medical knowledge (highest possible score=10; normalized score=90.0) |
Summary score 9.00 (1.07) 6–10 |
0.80 |
| Tailors teaching to address relevant patient issues. |
4.46 (0.60) 2–5 |
|
| Demonstrates proficiency as a diagnostician. |
4.54 (0.57) 2–5 |
|
| Practice-based learning and improvement (highest possible score=20; normalized score=88.5) |
Summary score 17.70 (2.38) (4–20) |
0.84 |
| Displays enthusiasm for teaching |
4.59 (0.59) 2–5 |
|
| Provides positive/constructive feedback |
4.44 (0.84) 0–5 |
|
| Solicits/is open to feedback |
4.38 (0.84) 1–5 |
|
| Encourages further learning from discussions/outside reading |
4.29 (0.74) 1–5 |
|
| Systems-based practice (highest possible score=10; normalized score=85.2) |
Summary score 8.52 (1.52) 0–10 |
0.64 |
| Demonstrates team management by utilizing the skills and coordinating activities of interprofessional team members |
4.42 (0.65) 1–5 |
|
| Demonstrates incorporation of cost awareness principles |
4.10 (1.10) 1–5 |
|
| Interpersonal and communication skills (highest possible score=10; normalized score=90.1) |
Summary score 9.05 (1.15) 4–10 |
0.88 |
| Engages in active, collaborative communication with all members of the team |
4.53 (0.59) 2-5 |
|
| Encourages all learners to participate in patient care discussions |
4.51 (0.63) 1–5 |
|
| Professionalism (highest possible score=10; normalized score=90.0) |
Summary score 9.0 (1.14) 5–10 |
.72 |
| Prioritizes multiple competing demands to complete tasks/responsibilities in a timely effective manner |
4.41 (0.72) 1-5 |
|
| Provides leadership that respects patient dignity and autonomy |
4.56 (0.57) 3–5 |
|
| Overall summary score (normalized score=88.8) |
66.6 (7.51) 37–75 |
0.92 |