Investigating the Impact of Interpersonal and Presentation Skills Assessed by the AO Entrance Examination on Graduates: Insights from a Post-Graduation Survey

Tomoko Otsuka; Seisho Takeuchi; Yasutaka Seki; Hiromi Seo

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Investigating the Impact of Interpersonal and Presentation Skills Assessed by the AO Entrance Examination on Graduates: Insights from a Post-Graduation Survey

VernacularTitle:卒後追跡調査よりAO入試入学者における対人関係能力とプレゼンテーション能力の持続可能性を探る
Author: Tomoko OTSUKA ¹ ; Seisho TAKEUCHI ² ; Yasutaka SEKI ³ ; Hiromi SEO ²
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1. Admission Unit, The Section for Educational Planning and Research, Center for Creative Learning Development, Kochi University
2. Department of General Medicine, Kochi Medical School Hospital
3. IR Center in Medical Education, Kochi Medical School
Keywords: selection methodology; postgraduate outcomes; interpersonal engagement; presentation competencies; fundamental dispositions and attitudes for medical professionals
From:Medical Education 2024;55(2):183-188
CountryJapan
Language:Japanese
Abstract: Background: The AO entrance examination for the Medical Course at Kochi Medical School aims to select candidates who are not only knowledgeable but also exhibit strong interpersonal and presentation skills. This study sought to determine the impact of the AO exam’s group work and presentation components on students’ success post-graduation.Methods: Clinical training supervisors’ evaluations of interpersonal and presentation abilities were compared between AO entrance exam candidates and other selected candidates.Results: AO entrants showed superior performance in establishing patient-physician relationships, participating in team medicine, and delivering case presentations compared to their counterparts.Discussion: The AO entrance examination at Kochi Medical School proves to be an effective tool for assessing candidates’ interpersonal and presentation skills, which are essential for medical practitioners.