Below is an email my Chairman forward to us residents. I agree that people should remain professional but it was presented that comments on this exam where of the anonymous nature. Now that seems to be in question. Any thoughts on this???
"Soon you will be receiving a report detailing your residents performance on the 2010 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Self-Assessment Tool (OMSITE). I am writing to share a concern with you that we hope you will discuss with your residents. The ABOMS examinations, administered via computer based testing at Pearson Centers contain a feedback process. During the examination candidates can comment on individual items as they proceed through the examination process. These comments are then reviewed by a committee of the Board to improve the quality of the examination. Unfortunately this year some residents left extremely non-professional comments. Certainly this represents only a few of those taking the examination and we do want to recognize the vast majority that used this feedback tool in the manner for which it was intended.
Although ABOMS is not planning to identify or sanction any specific individuals I would ask that you discuss with your residents the potential consequences of this non-professional behavior. Our goal is to recognize the collegial nature of our specialty. We attempt to treat each candidate with the respect that they deserve. In turn we expect that your residents will do the same by recognizing the time and effort that the volunteers have spent in the creation and development of the OMSITE.
If you would like to discuss this with me further, please dont hesitate to contact me. I do want to thank you for your participation in the OMSITE program and trust that the reports you soon will receive will provide another helpful tool for your residency program."
Sincerely,
Stuart Lieblich, DMD
President, ABOMS
"Soon you will be receiving a report detailing your residents performance on the 2010 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Self-Assessment Tool (OMSITE). I am writing to share a concern with you that we hope you will discuss with your residents. The ABOMS examinations, administered via computer based testing at Pearson Centers contain a feedback process. During the examination candidates can comment on individual items as they proceed through the examination process. These comments are then reviewed by a committee of the Board to improve the quality of the examination. Unfortunately this year some residents left extremely non-professional comments. Certainly this represents only a few of those taking the examination and we do want to recognize the vast majority that used this feedback tool in the manner for which it was intended.
Although ABOMS is not planning to identify or sanction any specific individuals I would ask that you discuss with your residents the potential consequences of this non-professional behavior. Our goal is to recognize the collegial nature of our specialty. We attempt to treat each candidate with the respect that they deserve. In turn we expect that your residents will do the same by recognizing the time and effort that the volunteers have spent in the creation and development of the OMSITE.
If you would like to discuss this with me further, please dont hesitate to contact me. I do want to thank you for your participation in the OMSITE program and trust that the reports you soon will receive will provide another helpful tool for your residency program."
Sincerely,
Stuart Lieblich, DMD
President, ABOMS
