Variation in assessment of first-year medical students' interprofessional competencies by rater profession

Multisource feedback: an overview of its use and application as a formative assessment

“…There are publications examining aspects of validity in PGME 5 as well as with medical students. [16][17][18][19][20] For these reasons, ongoing evaluation of MSF initiatives are critical to ensure that the MSF tools being used can demonstrate evidence of validity and reliability for the specific context in which they are being used and the data and approaches to feedback discussions and follow-up are optimized to ensure utility for the end-user. Despite the fact that MSF is a formative assessment, attention to the four stages is important.…”

“…The MCC UGME surveys focus on Communicator, Collaborator, and Professional Roles and include three types of questions for raters: frequency (never to always and unable to assess), yes/no options and open-ended questions. Other published applications with medical students include assessments of interprofessional competencies, 16 communication skills 17 and professionalism. 18 What are the opportunities and cautions with MSF?…”