Journal article
Medical School Preadmission Interviews: Are Structured Interviews More Reliable Than Unstructured Interviews?
Teaching and learning in medicine, Vol.22(4), pp.241-245
10/08/2010
DOI: 10.1080/10401334.2010.511978
PMID: 20936568
Abstract
Background: The medical education research literature consistently recommends a structured format for the medical school preadmission interview. There is, however, little direct evidence to support this recommendation. Purpose: To shed further light on this issue, the present study examines the respective reliability contributions from the structured and unstructured interview components at the University of Iowa. Methods: We conducted three univariate G studies on ratings from 3,043 interviews and one multivariate G study using responses from 168 applicants who interviewed twice. Results: Examining interrater reliability and test-retest types of reliability, the unstructured format proved more reliable in both instances. Yet, combining measures from the two interview formats yielded a more reliable score than using either alone. Conclusions: At least from a reliability perspective, the popular advice regarding interview structure may need to be reconsidered. Issues related to validity, fairness, and reliability should be carefully weighed when designing the interview process.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Medical School Preadmission Interviews: Are Structured Interviews More Reliable Than Unstructured Interviews?
- Creators
- Rick Axelson - Department of Family Medicine , University of IowaClarence Kreiter - Department of Family Medicine , University of IowaKristi Ferguson - Office of Consultation and Research in Medical Education , University of IowaCatherine Solow - Office of Student Affairs and Curriculum , Carver College of MedicineKathi Huebner - Office of Student Affairs and Curriculum , Carver College of Medicine
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Teaching and learning in medicine, Vol.22(4), pp.241-245
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Group
- DOI
- 10.1080/10401334.2010.511978
- PMID
- 20936568
- ISSN
- 1040-1334
- eISSN
- 1532-8015
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 10/08/2010
- Academic Unit
- Preventive and Community Dentistry; Family and Community Medicine; General Internal Medicine; Internal Medicine
- Record Identifier
- 9984024406202771
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