J Grad Med Educ October 2020 PMID 33149817

Medical Trainees and the Dunning-Kruger Effect: When They Don't Know What They Don't Know.

Mariam Rahmani

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Peak: 27 in Nov 2020
across 7 sources since Oct 2020

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What people are saying

In these discussions, users express respect for the article’s focus on overconfidence among residents and how experience influences self-assessment, with phrases like 'overly confident' and 'metacognition.' The tone ranges from informative to reflective, indicating an appreciation for the article's insights into clinical self-awareness and training, which could shape how educational strategies are implemented.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the relevance of the Dunning-Kruger effect in medical training, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and education.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, with some posts highlighting the significance of understanding confidence issues in trainees, but not universally deep in exploration.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reference specific concepts like overconfidence and metacognition, indicating active engagement, but largely remain at surface levels without deep analysis.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussion underscores that recognizing this bias can influence training approaches and patient safety, suggesting a positive but cautious acknowledgment of its importance.

Abstract in brief

  • Medical trainees often overestimate their knowledge and skills due to the Dunning-Kruger effect, which causes people with limited expertise to be unaware of their own gaps in understanding.
  • This phenomenon can lead to overconfidence in clinical settings, potentially impacting patient safety and the quality of care they provide.
  • Awareness and education about this cognitive bias are essential for trainees to develop better self-assessment skills and seek continuous learning and feedback.]

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Jannette Collins, MD, MEd, FACR
@jannimd · X

What can #radres and @theAPDR learn from the Dunning-Kruger Effect? -inexperienced residents are overly confident -with experience, confidence drops -with time and experience, confidence builds It's NORMAL for a resident to lack self-confidence https://t.co/JSlWPMrpWw https://t.co/zmhGxGqCwZ

Nov 15, 2020 · 52 likes · 11 shares · 3,318 followers View post →
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Medical Trainees and the Dunning–Kruger Effect: When They Don't Know What They Don't Know https://t.co/qAB68si02x #MedEd https://t.co/sohW5A1lJk

Nov 9, 2020 · 27 likes · 11 shares · 9,931 followers View post →
Aiman Smer
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Medical Trainees and the Dunning–Kruger Effect: When They Don't Know What They Don't Know https://t.co/qzIesGGCE6

Oct 29, 2020 · 5 likes · 903 followers View post →
Kenar Jhaveri
@kdjhaveri · X

Medical Trainees and the Dunning–Kruger Effect: When They Don't Know What They Don't Know https://t.co/b1ZEtBPEm5

Nov 9, 2020 · 4 likes · 1 share · 11,774 followers View post →
Antonia Quinn DO
@dr_aquinn · X

@PaulPenn:Here is a nice article about the Dunning Kruger effect and metacognition as it pertains to #MedicalResidents and ways we can mitigate.#MedED @JGME #FOAMed Medical Trainees and the Dunning–Kruger Effect: When They Don't Know What They Don't Know https://t.co/hPff7589wH

Nov 12, 2020 · 1 like · 411 followers View post →
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Marco Schuster
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Nov 20, 2020 · 11 shares · 268 followers View post →
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RT @jannimd: What can #radres and @theAPDR learn from the Dunning-Kruger Effect? -inexperienced residents are overly confident -with expe…

Nov 15, 2020 · 11 shares · 5,308 followers View post →
Dirame
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Navpreet Khurana
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Barbara Hamilton, MD FSIR
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Cameron Adler
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RT @jannimd: What can #radres and @theAPDR learn from the Dunning-Kruger Effect? -inexperienced residents are overly confident -with expe…

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Abby Spencer, MD, MS, FACP
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RT @jannimd: What can #radres and @theAPDR learn from the Dunning-Kruger Effect? -inexperienced residents are overly confident -with expe…

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RT @jannimd: What can #radres and @theAPDR learn from the Dunning-Kruger Effect? -inexperienced residents are overly confident -with expe…

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Joe Wilson, MD
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RT @jannimd: What can #radres and @theAPDR learn from the Dunning-Kruger Effect? -inexperienced residents are overly confident -with expe…

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Kirang Patel, MD
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RT @jannimd: What can #radres and @theAPDR learn from the Dunning-Kruger Effect? -inexperienced residents are overly confident -with expe…

Nov 15, 2020 · 11 shares · 4,044 followers View post →
Jannette Collins, MD, MEd, FACR
@jannimd · X

What can #radres and @theAPDR learn from the Dunning-Kruger Effect? -inexperienced residents are overly confident -with experience, confidence drops -with time and experience, confidence builds It's NORMAL for a resident to lack self-confidence https://t.co/JSlWPMrpWw https://t.co/zmhGxGqCwZ

Nov 15, 2020 · 52 likes · 11 shares · 3,318 followers View post →
Antonia Quinn DO
@dr_aquinn · X

@PaulPenn:Here is a nice article about the Dunning Kruger effect and metacognition as it pertains to #MedicalResidents and ways we can mitigate.#MedED @JGME #FOAMed Medical Trainees and the Dunning–Kruger Effect: When They Don't Know What They Don't Know https://t.co/hPff7589wH

Nov 12, 2020 · 1 like · 411 followers View post →
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Parag Mehta MD MACP
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RT @kdjhaveri: Medical Trainees and the Dunning–Kruger Effect: When They Don't Know What They Don't Know https://t.co/b1ZEtBPEm5

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