Review 2008

A review of portfolio use in residency programs and considerations before implementation

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Colbert, Colleen Y.
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Ownby, Allison R.
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Butler, Patricia M.
Teaching and Learning in Medicine
Journal · Vol. 20 · Issue 4 · pp. 340-345
Abstract

Background: Portfolios, often described as collections of evidence, are discussed as a means of teaching or assessing the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education competencies. Yet, it is unclear how many residency programs utilize portfolios. The purpose of this article is to (a) review the literature on portfolio use in graduate medical education; (b) examine efficacy of portfolio use, based upon studies in the field; and (c) offer a discussion of considerations for implementing portfolios. Summary: Two searches of PubMed, OVID, JSTOR, SCOPUS, and FirstSearch Wilson Select were conducted between October 2006 and April 2007 to identify studies and articles related to portfolio usage. Thirty-nine articles met criteria and were reviewed. Conclusions: There is wide variation in how portfolios are utilized within U.S. residency programs. The challenge for graduate medical education is to create consensus on the definition and purpose of portfolios, such that best practices in portfolio implementation and assessment can be achieved. Copyright © 2008, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

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Teaching human medical education Humans Internship and Residency curriculum education United States review professional competence Educational Measurement organization and management Education, Medical, Graduate
Author Affiliations
Office of Educational Programs, McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, United States, Department of Internal Medicine, Texas A&M University School of Medicine, Bryan, TX, United States
Office of Educational Programs, McGovern Medical School, Houston, TX, United States
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