Showing 1 - 3 of 3 Research Library Publications

Digital Module 28: Unusual Things That Usually Occur in a Credentialing Testing Program

Posted: | Richard A. Feinberg, Carol Morrison, Mark R. Raymond

Educational Measurement: Issues and Practices: Volume 41 - Issue 1 - Pages 95-96

 

Often unanticipated situations arise that can create a range of problems from threats to score validity, to unexpected financial costs, and even longer-term reputational damage. This module discusses some of these unusual challenges that usually occur in a credentialing program.

Category:Assessment-Oriented Research, General Measurement, Reliability/Validity

The Role of Data Science and Machine Learning in Health Professions Education: Practical Applications, Theoretical Contributions, and Epistemic Beliefs

Posted: | Martin G. Tolsgaard, Christy K. Boscardin, Yoon Soo Park, Monica M. Cuddy, Stefanie S. Sebok-Syer

Advances in Health Sciences Education: Volume 25, p 1057–1086 (2020)

 

This critical review explores: (1) published applications of data science and ML in HPE literature and (2) the potential role of data science and ML in shifting theoretical and epistemological perspectives in HPE research and practice.

Category:Assessment-Oriented Research, General Measurement, Health Professions

Palliative Care Competencies and Readiness for Independent Practice: A Report on the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Review of the U.S. Medical Licensing Step Examinations

Posted: | E. C. Carey, M. Paniagua, L. J. Morrison, S. K. Levine, J. C. Klick, G. T. Buckholz, J. Rotella, J. Bruno, S. Liao, R. M. Arnold

Journal of Pain and Symptom Management: Volume 56, Issue 3, p371-378

 

This article reviews the USMLE step examinations to determine whether they test the palliative care (PC) knowledge necessary for graduating medical students and residents applying for licensure.

Category:Assessment-Oriented Research, Reliability/Validity, Product-Oriented Research, USMLE, Health Professions