Transcript VSITE - Vascular Web
Amy B Reed, MD Chair, ABS VSITE Committee
Vascular Surgery In-Training Examination Developed by APDVS and ABS/VSB in 2007 First examination given in 2008
On-line examination given to all vascular surgery trainees (5/2, 0/5, 4/2) Annual examination given to trainees to assess their knowledge Typically given last Saturday in February (Make sure trainees know!)
Content areas same as those for the Vascular Surgery qualifying examination Designed to give programs and trainees feedback on how they are doing
Timeline ~November: Look for email from ABS regarding signing up for the examination (Be sure your program contact is with ABS) ~January: Instructions emailed to PDs about proctoring examination and loading it onto desktop
Online examination Internet Access needed Check that firewalls at your institution allow access by going to site several days before exam
Exam typically given last Saturday in February (Try not to have them on call night before) Trainees get a ~ 4hours to complete exam online Vascular faculty present
Results Emailed about one month later % correct reported along with topic areas No percentile given of how trainees compare to the rest of their peers
What can I do as Program Coordinator?
Make sure program contact information is listed with ABS Remind faculty and trainees Sign up when email arrives Access site on computer trainees will use to ensure it works Look for results in late March / early April Print out a copy for trainee file