Mastery Learning Program to Teach Sleep Study Scoring.

Scoring a polysomnogram is an essential skill for sleep medicine trainees to meet Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education Sleep Medicine Milestones. Appraisal is based on faculty evaluation rather than objective competency assessment. We developed a computer-based polysomnogram scoring curriculum, utilizing the mastery learning method, then compared achievement of competency using the new curriculum against standard institutional training. The scoring program consisted of a pretest assessment, sequential acquisition of knowledge utilizing online modules, a posttest, and competency assessment. Fellows needed to demonstrate mastery of each module before moving ahead. Competency was demonstrating ≥ 90