Assessing Medical Students' and Residents' Perceptions of the Learning Environment: Exploring Validity Evidence for the Interpretation of Scores From Existing Tools

Purpose Although most agree that supportive learning environments (LEs) are essential for effective medical education, an accurate assessment of LE quality has been challenging for educators and administrators. Two previous reviews assessed LE tools used in the health professions; however, both have shortcomings. The primary goal of this systematic review was to explore the validity evidence for the interpretation of scores from LE tools. Method