Research article

Can knowledge tests and situational judgement tests predict selection centre performance?

Haroon Ahmed; Melody Rhydderch; Phil Matthews

Medical Education • 2012 • DOI

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Abstract

Written tests are an integral part of selection into general practice specialty training in the UK. Evidence supporting their validity and reliability as shortlisting tools has prompted their introduction into the selection processes of other medical specialties. This study explores whether candidate performance on two written tests predicts performance on subsequent workplace-based simulation exercises.

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Instruments (2)

Clinical Problem-Solving Test (CPST)
Constructs
Crystallised intelligenceDeclarative knowledge
Situational Judgement Test (SJT)
Constructs
Non-cognitive professional attributes

Constructs (2)

Clinical Problem-Solving Test (CPST)
CPST_001
A 100-item test that measures crystallised intelligence and tests declarative knowledge gained during previous medical training.
Domains
Learning & DevelopmentPerformance Management
Used as a shortlisting tool in the selection process for general practice specialty training.
Situational Judgement Test (SJT)
SJT_002
A 50-item test that confronts applicants with written descriptions of job-related scenarios and asks them to indicate their actions from a list of predetermined responses.
Domains
Decision-Making & JudgmentPerformance Management
Designed to test non-cognitive professional attributes and offers incremental validity over the CPST.