Anjum Shahzad, Bashir Khalid, Iftikhar Haris, Gafoor Biju, Umar Aftab Mohammad
Department of Emergency Medicine, Hamad Medical Corporation, P O Box 3050, Doha, Qatar.
Clinical Department, College of Medicine, QU Health, Qatar University, Doha, Qatar.
Int J Emerg Med. 2025 Feb 20;18(1):31. doi: 10.1186/s12245-025-00818-2.
The Arab Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) examination is a critical milestone for emergency medicine residents (EMRs) aiming to transition to independent practice. Prior to this study, no structured course had been administered to prepare EMRs for the ABEM examination. To address this gap, a five-day evening preparatory course was developed, designed to align with ABEM requirements and deliver updated, essential knowledge. This study aims to evaluate the impact of this newly introduced preparatory course on EMRs' success rates on the ABEM examination from 2017 to 2021.
The five-day in-person course was conducted annually in the evenings to accommodate both EMRs and faculty, scheduled approximately six weeks before the ABEM examination. The course content was specifically aligned with ABEM standards, focusing on relevant and contemporary knowledge. EMRs participated in assessments modeled after the ABEM examination, using standardized rubrics. Pass rates were compared to historical data, and demographic variables were thoroughly analyzed. Feedback was collected from both EMRs and faculty after each course to continuously refine and improve course content and delivery.
Data were collected over a five-year period (2017-2021), with 49 emergency medicine residents (EMRs) (100%) participating in the course. The majority of participants were male (69.4%), and the cohort included graduates from diverse regions, including Sudan (22.4%) and Pakistan (18.4%). The overall pass rate for the Arab Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) examination significantly increased to 91.8%, compared to a pre-course pass rate of 60%. No significant impact on outcomes was observed based on factors such as gender, country of graduation, year of participation, or initial confidence levels. Feedback from both participants and faculty indicated high levels of satisfaction with the course, with recommendations for further content refinement and the inclusion of additional Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) stations.
The findings demonstrate the significant impact of the newly introduced, face-to-face, five-day ABEM preparatory course on EMR pass rates, potentially serving as a model for similar programs in other specialties. The results highlight the importance of targeted, up-to-date instruction in improving the confidence and success of EMRs on the ABEM examination. Furthermore, the course's development and the incorporation of ongoing feedback played key roles in further enhancing the quality and effectiveness of the training program.
阿拉伯急诊医学委员会（ABEM）考试是急诊医学住院医师（EMR）迈向独立执业的关键里程碑。在本研究开展之前，尚未开设结构化课程来帮助EMR备考ABEM考试。为填补这一空白，我们开发了一个为期五天的晚间预备课程，旨在符合ABEM的要求并传授最新的关键知识。本研究旨在评估这一全新引入的预备课程对2017年至2021年间EMR参加ABEM考试成功率的影响。
为期五天的面授课程每年在晚上进行，以便EMR和教员都能参加，课程安排在ABEM考试前约六周。课程内容专门与ABEM标准保持一致，侧重于相关的当代知识。EMR参加了仿照ABEM考试模式的评估，采用标准化评分标准。将通过率与历史数据进行比较，并对人口统计学变量进行全面分析。每次课程结束后，收集EMR和教员的反馈，以不断完善和改进课程内容及授课方式。
在五年期间（2017 - 2021年）收集了数据，共有49名急诊医学住院医师（EMR）（100%）参加了该课程。大多数参与者为男性（69.4%），该群体包括来自不同地区的毕业生，如苏丹（22.4%）和巴基斯坦（18.4%）。阿拉伯急诊医学委员会（ABEM）考试的总体通过率显著提高至91.8%，而课程前的通过率为60%。基于性别、毕业国家、参与年份或初始信心水平等因素，未观察到对考试结果有显著影响。参与者和教员的反馈均表明对该课程高度满意，并建议进一步完善课程内容并增加更多客观结构化临床考试（OSCE）站点。
研究结果表明，新引入的、为期五天的面对面ABEM预备课程对EMR的通过率有显著影响，可能为其他专业的类似项目提供范例。结果凸显了针对性的最新教学在提高EMR在ABEM考试中的信心和成功率方面所具有的重要性。此外，该课程的开发以及持续反馈的纳入在进一步提升培训项目的质量和效果方面发挥了关键作用。
