Abstract

ARGUETA MUNOZ, Fernando Daniel; HERNANDEZ GUTIERREZ, Laura S.; TREJO MEJIA, Juan Andrés  and  FORTOUL, Teresa I.. Implementation of the Mini-CEX in Medical Undergraduate Education: A Simulation-Based Experience. Rev. Fac. Med. (Méx.) [online]. 2023, vol.66, n.6, pp.53-61.  Epub Mar 01, 2024. ISSN 2448-4865.  https://doi.org/10.22201/fm.24484865e.2023.66.6.08.

Evaluation is a systematic process that results in a judgment to make decisions. The instruments used to obtain data on student performance require a systematic and objective process for their implementation. The mini-CEX is a direct observation tool that has been used for the evaluation of clinical competence in undergraduate and postgraduate students since its invention in 1955. It has different validity evidence for use in different educational and clinical contexts. It allows rapid evaluations, accompanied by feedback and providing relevant information on the development of clinical competence.

The objective of this paper is to expose the experience of the implementation of the mini-CEX in the medical undergraduate for the formative evaluation of students using simulation with standardized patients. To achieve this goal, the following sequence was used: search, planning, integration, and application. After these steps we make some recommendations for the implementation of the mini-CEX.

Its is concluded that the evaluation of clinical competence is important for the continuous and permanent improvement of undergraduate and graduate students. It is necessary to systematize the evaluation always adjusted to objectives and specific needs of the evaluation.

Keywords : Mini-CEX; competence assessment; clinical simulation; clinical competence; direct observation tool.

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