J Korean Foot Ankle Soc.  2017 Sep;21(3):104-107. 10.14193/jkfas.2017.21.3.104.

An Analysis of the Foot and Ankle-related Questions on the Korean Orthopedic In-Training Examination

• Kim HS
• Kim DH
• Shin SJ
• Kang BY

• KMID: 2389940
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.14193/jkfas.2017.21.3.104

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the questions pertaining to the foot and ankle on the Korean Orthopedic In-Training Examination (KOITE) between 2012 and 2016.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Questions regarding the foot and ankle on KOITE during the five-year period (2012∼2016) were analyzed. Number of foot and ankle questions, topics, taxonomic classification, imaging modalities, and cited references related to each question were analyzed.
RESULTS
The average number of foot and ankle questions was 35, accounting for 7.0% (35/500) of all KOITE questions. All questions were categorized into three topic areas: disease (51.4%, 18/35), trauma (31.4%, 11/35), and basics (17.1%, 6/35). Taxonomy 3 (decision-making type questions) was the most common (42.9%, 15/35). References that are commonly used for each question were Campbell's Operative Orthopedics (100%, 35/35) and the textbook of The Korean Orthopaedic Association (74.3%, 26/35).
CONCLUSION
This analysis can be valuable to not only orthopaedic surgery residents to improve their knowledge of orthopedics, but also to instructors for optimizing their education programs.

Keyword

Korean Orthopedic In-Training Examination; Foot and ankle

MeSH Terms

Ankle
Classification
Education
Foot*
Orthopedics*