AdPha mini Peer Assessment Tool (mini-PAT)

The mini-PAT is a peer assessment tool, a form of multi-source feedback or 360° assessment. It provides feedback on an individual’s professional performance, skills, attitude and behaviour. It forms a key performance evaluation tool as part of the suite of assessment and evaluation with the AdPha Resident Training Program.

The mini-PAT comprises both a self-assessment by the Resident candidate and the collated ratings from a range of the Resident candidate’s co-workers, using the same structured mini-PAT questionnaire. Nominated co-workers’ feedback is collated and de-identified. Any data entered in this survey is treated in the strictest confidence.

Discussion about the evaluation between Resident Training program leader/preceptor and the Resident candidate will assist in identifying areas where the Resident candidate is performing well, or where further development may be indicated. This can then facilitate the preparation of an agreed action plan for development. Where there is a disparity between a Resident candidate’s self-assessment and their peer evaluation, more detailed discussion may be required to determine the differences in perceptions of performance.

Further information about the mini-PAT is available here

This version has been adapted with kind permission from Queensland Health.