Game-Based Assessment of Cognitive Abilities and Personality Characteristics for Surgical Resident Selection: A Preliminary Validation Study

This study presents an innovative GBA testing cognitive abilities and personality characteristics. Preliminary evidence supports the validity, feasibility, and acceptability of the test for the selection of surgical residents. However, evidence for test-criterion relationships, particularly the GBA's ability to predict future surgical performance, remains to be established. Future longitudinal studies are necessary to confirm its utility as a selection tool.