IM Intraining Exams - what can be done with scores?

[doxx]

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So simple question: What purposes can/can't the IM inservice exam be used for, and whom is permitted to view an individual resident's results?

I hear/read all kinds of rumors that the scores can't be used for promotion or denial of promotion, or similar. Also that the results are intended for the purpose of the resident's own personal judgement of where they are in preparation for ABIM.

That being said, who is acceptable to view results on an individual. I believe it is not permissible for PD's to ask for inservice score when considering upper level resident's new to a program. So is it acceptable for an entire staff of attending physicians to be personally given a copy of each resident's individual scores WITHOUT the resident's approval??

To me, this seems like a violation similar to that of HIPAA in the patient care world.

I've searched all over ACGME for the official info, so any references would also be most appreciated.

 

[NotAProgDirector]

Theoretically: The exam is for internal use only. Residents use scores to help with their board prep and studying. PD's use individ scores to help residents develop study plans. PD's use aggregate scores to help with curriculum development. Scores should not be used for fellowship placements, promotion, etc.

The only rules/description I know of is here.

AFAIK, there is no oversight of the use of the ITE.