NBME Activities
Measurement Issues in Scoring, Equating, and Standard Setting
This session will cover the general principles of measurement relative to scoring, equating and standard setting. Application of these principles will be demonstrated with examples from the USMLE and NBME subject examination programs.
Marriott Copley Place: Salon I
Saturday, 11/7/09
1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Limited to attendees who signed up in advance
Speakers:
Carol A. Morrison, PhD
Senior Psychometrician
Scoring Services, NBME
Linette P. Ross, MA
Psychometrician
Scoring Services, NBME
Michelle M. Langer, PhD
Psychometrician
Scoring Services, NBME
Breakfast for NBME Customized Assessment Services Subscribers
Marriott Copley Place: Harvard
Sunday, 11/8/09
8:00 am to 9:30 am
By invitation only
Luncheon for NBME Executive Chief Proctors and Medical School Liaison Representatives
Hynes Convention Center: Room 103
Monday, 11/9/09
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
By invitation only
NBME/USMLE Update
This session will provide updates on NBME services to medical schools and USMLE activities.
Hynes Convention Center: Room 207
Monday, 11/9/09
4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
All AAMC attendees
Speakers:
Agata Butler, PhD
Vice President
Medical Education and Health Profession Services, NBME
Gerard F. Dillon, PhD
Vice President, USMLE
Peter J. Katsufrakis, M.D.
Vice President
Assessment Programs, NBME
Donald E. Melnick, M.D.
President, NBME
Peter V. Scoles, M.D.
Senior Vice President
Assessment Programs, NBME
NBME Reception
Hynes Convention Center: Room 208
Monday, 11/9/09
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
All AAMC Attendees
Medical School Programs Focus Groups
Marriott Copley Place: Vineyard
Tuesday, 11/10/09
10:00 am to 4:30 pm
Limited to attendees who signed up in advance
10:00 am to 11:30 am
NBME US Progress Test
This session is being held for representatives participating in the US Progress Test.
12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Administering NBME Web-Based Exams
The NBME now has several web-based testing programs “under its belt”. Customized Assessment Services was introduced in July 2007. Web-based test offerings have continued with the introduction of new examinations to assess the musculoskeletal, adult ambulatory, adult/pediatric ambulatory and medicine sub-internship experiences. In March 2009, the NBME began to offer the Comprehensive Basic Science Examination in both paper and web-based versions. Starting with the next academic year (2110-11), the basic science subject exams will be available in either web or paper format, with the clinical science subject tests to follow by the start of the 2011-2012 academic year.
Now is the time to find out what’s involved in preparing for and administering an NBME web-based exam. Join us for a discussion of the activities involved in managing these test administrations and for a preview of the tools that the NBME provides to help you achieve web-testing nirvana.
2:15 pm to 3:15 pm
NBME Subject Exams: Keeping Up With Enhancements
The NBME has implemented several enhancements to the score reports provided for the subject examination program, with other changes planned. Come to this session to learn more about what’s “in the works”. Also, the subject exam team will be there to answer your questions about any aspect of the program.
NBME Luncheon for Stemmler Fund Reviewers
Marriott Copley Place: Salons H/I
Tuesday, 11/10/09
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
By invitation only
