Evaluating the Implementation of Portfolio Assessment in Resident Training Program

September 30, 2010 updated by: Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital
Portfolios are the records of learning process, providing evidences of experiential learning. It can be a valuable tool not only for understanding the learning process but also for evaluating the accomplishment. Portfolios promote learners to reflecting, thinking, improving in learning as well as achieving learning goals. It has been widely applied in medical education. The goals of resident training outcomes in Wan-Fang Hospital are the ACGME six core competences. The Wan-Fang hospital, one of Taipei Medical University affiliated hospitals and the first implementing portfolio assessment teaching hospitals in Taiwan, will conduct portfolio assessment to assess residents competences. Facilitating residents bring reflective learning into practice, personal and professional growth and demonstrating the outcomes of training program. This study describes initiating and implementing portfolio assessment procedures. Qualitative and quantitative research methods are applied for evaluating the portfolio assessment process and the data of validity and reliability. Qualitative data collection methods of interview, focus groups and meetings will be used understanding the experiences and viewpoints of residents, mentors and assessors. Then quantitative data collection method of questionnaire will be subsequently used. The results of this study will provide experiences and suggestions for the implementation of portfolio assessment system in medical education.

Study Overview

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Anticipated)

70

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Taipei, Taiwan
        • Taipei Medical University - WanFang Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

residents tutors

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • residents in Wanfang Hospital willing to be enrolled to this study

Exclusion Criteria:

  • none

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Wei-Pin Ho, Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

February 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Anticipated)

May 1, 2010

Study Completion (Anticipated)

August 1, 2012

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 30, 2010

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 30, 2010

First Posted (Estimate)

October 1, 2010

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

October 1, 2010

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 30, 2010

Last Verified

September 1, 2010

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 98TMU-WFH-13

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