Utilizing the American Board of Surgery in-training exam in a Rwandan surgical residency program: Alignment of exam topics with the University of Rwanda general surgery curriculum
Abstract:Background: University of Rwanda (UR) increased postgraduate surgery training and assessment strategies are needed. We compared American Board of Surgery In-Training Exam (ABSITE) topics with UR surgery curriculum to determine the applicability of ABSITE in Rwanda. Methods: Topics are outlined in the Surgical Council on Resident Education (SCORE) curriculum whereas the UR utilizes a modular system. Diseases and conditions in SCORE were compared with UR surgery module content. Operation and procedures in SCORE … Show more
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