MedEdPORTAL (Jul 2013)
How to Develop, Implement, and Assess Multi-Source Feedback (MSF) for Trainees
Abstract
Abstract Introduction Multi-source feedback (MSF) imparts feedback from a multidisciplinary group of raters within the trainee's sphere of influence. Faculty involved in residency and fellowship training programs are charged with the task of implementing a MSF approach for trainee evaluation. However, many of these faculty members have little knowledge as to how to begin the process. This resource will allow faculty members to gain an understanding of MSF, how to approach implementation, how to address and uncover barriers, and, most importantly, how to present the approach to faculty within the program. Methods This workshop lasts about 60 minutes. The PowerPoint presentation is delivered with comments and questions encouraged throughout. Approximately 30 minutes should be devoted to the group project. This workshop may be used by faculty seeking to form a MSF design and implementation subcommittee within their particular discipline. Results This workshop was used successfully at the Boston Children's Hospital Academy for Teaching and Learning Annual Retreat in November 2012. Fellowship directors, or those involved in the assessment and evaluation of trainees, found the workshop helpful to assist in development of their own MSF assessment programs. Some faculty brought the MSF toolkit back to their department to form subcommittees to work through the steps for design and implementation of their own department-specific MSF assessment program. Discussion This workshop is designed to provide the background and process of developing a MSF assessment program. Faculty that have already implemented a MSF program may not find the entire resource particularly helpful. However, the MSF toolkit may be reviewed to uncover areas for modification. Although most of the assessment forms have been converted into the generic form to be more universal, some may still be too specific to neonatal-perinatal medicine and may be less helpful for particular programs.
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