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Background One of the most important principles in education, especially in clinical fields, is the evaluation of learners. Proper and continuous assessment can be used to provide appropriate feedback to students about their strengths and weaknesses. In this regard, the study aimed to design a system of continuous assessment of medical residents (SCMAR). Methods This study was performed using a combination of qualitative methods, including focus group discussion sessions and expert group meetings. The study population consisted of all the stakeholders involved in the learner evaluation process in Imam Reza Hospital Complex (IRHC) in Iran. This study was conducted in four steps, including identification of sub-axes and indicators through focus group discussions, review and approval of axes, sub-axes, and indicators in expert group meetings, model design by the research management team, and finally, agreement on sub-axes and indicators. Data analysis was performed during the agreement review stage in Excel software (2016 version). Results The finalized SCMAR consists of 10 main axes and 35 sub-axes. The axes include objectives, evaluators, areas and indicators of evaluation, evaluation periods, evaluation requirements, data collection, data sources, point assignment and data analysis methods, reporting, and feedback dissemination methods. Regarding areas and indicators of evaluation, 5 areas and 11 indicators were proposed. Conclusion A comprehensive evaluation system that continuously reviews the performance and professional behavior of learners can be used as a stimulus to improve the quality of delivered service and educational processes. The present study aimed to address this need by designing a framework. |
