Exploring the Value of an Assessment for the Professional Coaching of Residents.

Research on how tools can support coaching of residents is lacking. We hypothesized that an electronic assessment (EA) tool presently applied in selection for residency training, which measures cognitive capacities, personality, motivational drivers, and competencies, could be a valuable tool to support coaching of residents. This study explored the value and limitations, as perceived by residents and coaches, of using the EA to facilitate a single coaching session.