Residency programs are continually attempting to predict the performance of both current and potential residents. Previous studies have supported the use of USMLE Step 1 and 2 as predictors of Orthopaedic In-Training Examination and eventual American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery board success, while others show no significant correlation. A strong performance on OITE exams does correlate with strong residency performance, and some believe OITE scores are good predictors of future written board success. The current study was designed to examine potential differences in resident assessment measures and their predictive value for written boards. A retrospective review of resident performance data was performed for the past 10 years. Personalized information was removed by the residency coordinator. USMLE Step 1, USMLE Step 2, in-training exams (from first to fifth years of training), and written orthopaedic specialty board scores were collected. Subsequently, the residents were separated into two groups, those scoring above the 35th percentile on in-training examinations and those scoring below. Data were analyzed using correlation and regression analyses to compare and contrast the scores across all tests.Purpose
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