Faculty Perception Misaligned with Resident Behaviors in the Operating Room

Researchers conducted a study to determine if faculty perception aligned with resident self-perception of intraoperative behaviors in order to enhance intraoperative learning. They found that faculty were not able to accurately perceive residents’ motivational style, as evidenced by the lack of correlation between resident self-perception and faculty perception of resident behavior in eight out of ten evaluated behaviors. Inconsistent correlations were also observed when behaviors were assessed based on self-reported gender and race. Strategies to improve faculty perception of resident motivational style may facilitate better intraoperative learning experiences.