Advanced Trainee-Led Physician Clinical Examination Workshop: Improving Training and Culture

Review Data

Q: Is the topic relevant to the journal area of interest? Is it contemporary and interesting for

researchers?

A: Good

Abstract & Keywords

Q: Are all required components included in the abstract? Are the keywords appropriately chosen?

A: Very good

Goal

Q: Is the goal explicitly stated in the Introduction? Is its formulation clear and unambiguous?

A: Very good

Structure

Q: Is the paper's structure coherent? Is it in coherence with the goal of the paper?

A: Good

Tools and Methods

Q: Are methods the author uses adequate and well used?

A: Very good

Discussion & Conclusion

Q: Is it related to the results presented before? Do you consider them as coherent?

A: Very good

Comments: The Discussion section aptly summarizes the observations of the study with the help of relevant literature. It states that advanced trainees (AT)-driven near-to-peer teaching significantly enhances the leadership and teaching skills among basic physician trainees (BPTs). It highlights the benefits of this innovative AT-led clinical exam workshop which help improving the work culture, clinical examination and presentation skills among BPTs. Limitations of this study are also properly addressed.

Literature

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A: Very good

Author's knowledge

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A: Very good

Length

Q: Is the length of the paper adequate to the significance of the topic? Do you suggest shortening the paper without losing its value?

A: Good

Figures & Tables

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A: Very good

Writing style

Q: Is it clear and understandable?

A: Good

Comments:

·       Words like “trainee”, “learning”, “minutes”, “innovative” are misspelled in the text section of the article.

·       In the 7^th paragraph, the word “around” should be replaced with “to” before “clinical exam preparation”.

Further comments on the paper

Comments: This study focuses on the significance of near-to-peer teaching which consists of short case examination sessions and long case teaching points and demonstrations led by advanced trainees (ATs) for basic physician trainees (BPTs) to improve training culture, well-being for all participants, exam success rates, clinical examinations and presentation skills. It reports that this workshop appears to be cost-effective, feasible and improves skill acquisition and confidence among all participants. Few limitations of this study include venue, course timing, and lack of patients with clinical signs which call for further detailed validation studies. Future studies are required to improve the workshop which include a review of the timing of the course, teaching venue, structure of interactive sessions and early distribution of course materials for trainees.

Q: Would you recommend this manuscript for further publication?

A: Yes- Suitable to be published

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