| Abstract: | In this article we describe a clinical proficiency review required of 3rd-year graduate students, and we present data from a study of its psychometric properties and utility. Students' oral and written case presentations were evaluated on seven dimensions by a six-member panel composed of faculty and students. Moderately high interjudge reliabilities were achieved, although the level of agreement between rater pairs was related to the level of similarity of their theoretical orientation. Significant correlations were obtained between panel ratings and those of current field placement supervisors, but not with supervisor's ratings from prior or subsequent placements. Performance on the clinical proficiency review was relatively independent of academic performance measures such as course grades and scores on a six-part comprehensive examination. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved) |
