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The mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise (mini-CEX) is a workplace-based assessment which may be useful in anaesthesia training. However, its value depends on how supervisors use it with their trainees. This study analyses experience with the mini-CEX after its introduction into anaesthesia departments in our institution.

We conducted surveys, focus groups, and interviews with trainees and specialists. Data were recorded, transcribed, and entered into NVivo 8. Themes were identified and data coded into these themes.

We identified six themes: assessor factors included skills needed to perform the assessments, influences on scoring decisions, and effects on the specialist–trainee relationship; trainee factors related to impact on trainee performance and value at the different training levels; teaching and learning included the …