Factors influencing American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination score: resident perception vs. reality

Residents often cite busy work schedules as a reason for poor performance on the American Board of Surgery In-Training Examination (ABSITE). A few studies have examined effects call status ABSITE performance. However, no hours We present results one institution’s analysis resident and rotation workload prior to ABSITE. Weekly hours’ data 56 general surgery categorical non-designated preliminary residents were collected 8-week period before asked rate each per PGY level 3-point Likert scale list top three factors affecting listed score (37%), time management (20%), protected study time/didactics (17%). logged an average 58.1 week (standard deviation = 24.1) this did not correlate with percentile rank. Cumulative subjective reported by was computed which assigned periods had 3.9 h didactic 1.8) score. question bank usage regarded number worked study/didactic be key in their success Our show that actual logged, perceived workload, during 8 weeks exam impact Rather, effort relate