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View article: The influence of candidates’ physical attributes on patient ratings in simulated assessments of clinical practice
The influence of candidates’ physical attributes on patient ratings in simulated assessments of clinical practice Open
The presence of certain physical attributes (tattoos or purple hair) was associated with higher scores given by patients to candidates in a simulated physical examination station.
View article: Exploring the feasibility of using very short answer questions (VSAQs) in team‐based learning (TBL)
Exploring the feasibility of using very short answer questions (VSAQs) in team‐based learning (TBL) Open
Background Team‐based learning (TBL) currently relies on single best answer questions (SBAQs) to provide immediate feedback. Very short answer questions (VSAQs) are a reliable and discriminatory alternative that encourage learners to use m…
View article: 6 Geriatric Medicine in Undergraduate Written Assessments: Is There A Single Best Answer?
6 Geriatric Medicine in Undergraduate Written Assessments: Is There A Single Best Answer? Open
Introduction It is increasingly important for new medical graduates to be knowledgeable and skilled in the care of older people. Single best answer questions (SBAQs) form the basis of written assessments in undergraduate courses but key ar…
View article: The influence of candidates’ physical attributes on assessors’ ratings in clinical practice
The influence of candidates’ physical attributes on assessors’ ratings in clinical practice Open
The presence of tattoos, purple hair, or a regional accent did not systematically negatively influence the grade or score awarded by assessors to candidates in observed clinical examination scenarios.
View article: National inter-rater agreement of standardised simulated-patient-based assessments
National inter-rater agreement of standardised simulated-patient-based assessments Open
PURPOSE: The forthcoming UK Medical Licensing Assessment will require all medical schools in the UK to ensure that their students pass an appropriately designed Clinical and Professional Skills Assessment (CPSA) prior to graduation and reg…
View article: Reflections on assessment in the wake of change from the COVID‐19 pandemic
Reflections on assessment in the wake of change from the COVID‐19 pandemic Open
Like all aspects of medical education, assessment practices have had to respond to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The recent series of Medical Education Adaptations articles highlighted the significant efforts to address th…
View article: High‐stakes, remote‐access, open‐book examinations
High‐stakes, remote‐access, open‐book examinations Open
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented challenges in medical school assessments. Final year high-stakes assessments have classically used closed book examinations (CBEs). Alternative methods of assessment such as open book examinat…