Showing 1 - 3 of 3 Research Library Publications

An Experimental Comparison of Multiple-Choice and Short-Answer Questions on a High-Stakes Test for Medical Students

Posted: | Janet Mee, Ravi Pandian, Justin Wolczynski, Amy Morales, Miguel Paniagua, Polina Harik, Peter Baldwin, Brian E. Clauser

Advances in Health Sciences Education

 

Recent advancements enable replacing MCQs with SAQs in high-stakes assessments, but prior research often used small samples under low stakes and lacked time data. This study assesses difficulty, discrimination, and time in a large-scale high-stakes context

Category:Assessment-Oriented Research, Links to Outcomes, General Measurement

The Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education Research: AMEE Guide No. 156

Posted: | Martin G. Tolsgaard, Martin V. Pusic, Stefanie S. Sebok-Syer, Brian Gin, Morten Bo Svendsen, Mark D. Syer, Ryan Brydges, Monica M. Cuddy, Christy K. Boscardin

Medical Teacher: Volume 45 - Issue 6, Pages 565-573

 

This guide aims aim to describe practical considerations involved in reading and conducting studies in medical education using Artificial Intelligence (AI), define basic terminology and identify which medical education problems and data are ideally-suited for using AI.

Category:Assessment-Oriented Research, Applications of Technology

Blue Skies With Clouds: Envisioning the Future Ideal State and Identifying Ongoing Tensions in the UME–GME Transition

Posted: | Karen E. Hauer, Pamela M. Williams, Julie S. Byerley, Jennifer L. Swails, Michael A. Barone

Academic Medicine: Volume 98 - Issue 2 - Pages 162-170

 

The US medical education transition from school to residency is resource-intensive. The Coalition for Physician Accountability aims to improve it, emphasizing learner support, diversity, and minimizing conflicts. This study explores key tensions and offers strategies to align the transition with ideal goals, aiding educators and organizations in implementing recommendations.

Category:Assessment-Oriented Research, Links to Outcomes