RESEARCH LIBRARY
RESEARCH LIBRARY
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Academic Medicine: Volume 95 - Issue 9 - p 1396-1403
The objective of this study was to evaluate the associations of all required standardized examinations in medical education with ABFM certification examination scores and eventual ABFM certification.
Integrating Timing Considerations to Improve Testing Practices
This book synthesizes a wealth of theory and research on time issues in assessment into actionable advice for test development, administration, and scoring.
Integrating Timing Considerations to Improve Testing Practices
This chapter presents a historical overview of the testing literature that exemplifies the theoretical and operational evolution of test speededness.
Academic Medicine: Volume 95 - Issue 1 - p 111-121
This paper investigates the effect of a change in the United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 timing on Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) scores, the effect of lag time on Step 2 CK performance, and the relationship of incoming Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) score to Step 2 CK performance pre and post change.
Medical Teacher: Volume 40 - Issue 11 - p 1143-1150
This study explores a novel milestone-based workplace assessment system that was implemented in 15 pediatrics residency programs. The system provided: web-based multisource feedback and structured clinical observation instruments that could be completed on any computer or mobile device; and monthly feedback reports that included competency-level scores and recommendations for improvement.
The authors examined the extent to which USMLE scores relate to the odds of receiving a disciplinary action from a U.S. state medical board.