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OCLC number
731320296
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Author
Alakija, Pauline.
Title
Peer assessment and self assessment of professional behaviors in undergraduate medical students at the University of Calgary.
Degree
M. Sc. -- University of Calgary, 2009
Publisher
Ottawa : Library and Archives Canada = Bibliothèque et Archives Canada, [2010]
Description
1 microfiche
Notes
Includes bibliographical references.
Abstract
'Objectives'. To study the feasibility, validity, acceptability, and reliability of the Rochester Peer Assessment Tool (RPAT) as an instrument to evaluate professionalism in medical students at the University of Calgary. 'Methods'. The RPAT was used to assess professionalism in volunteer medical students. Data was collected using self and peer assessments, and a student feedback survey. Exploratory factor analysis, reliability, generalizability, a decision study, and discrepancy analyses were examined. 'Results'. Analysis of data from 44 volunteer medical students revealed the RPAT questions grouped into two factors, interpersonal skills and work/study habits. The Cronbach's alpha was 0.92 and the Generalizability coefficient was 0.767. Assessments from 6 peers were required for data stability. The self versus peer assessments revealed significant discrepancies. Student feedback was positive. 'Conclusions'. The results show that there is evidence to support the feasibility, validity, reliability, and acceptability of using the RPAT to assess professionalism in medical students.
ISBN
9780494545027
049454502X