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Maya M Hammoud¹, Mel L Barclay

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan Hospital, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, 48109-0276, USA. immaya@umich.edu

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Medical students prefer Test Pilot, a web-based testing tool, over traditional methods for its immediate feedback and interactive features. This computer-based testing (CBT) enhances self-assessment and learning for national licensure exams.

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Medical Education
Educational Technology

Background:

Computer-based testing (CBT) is increasingly adopted for national licensure examinations.
Web-based systems facilitate self-assessment and self-directed learning for medical students.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop and deploy Test Pilot, a web-based program for online testing.
To create a large question database with multimedia for practice and self-assessment.
To evaluate Test Pilot's usage, student satisfaction, and learning effectiveness.

Main Methods:

Reformatted and updated existing self-assessment questions into the Test Pilot system.
Incorporated multimedia (illustrations, videos) and varied question formats.
Provided immediate feedback per question and quiz summaries, with centralized data storage.

Main Results:

Most students transitioned from floppy disk quizzes to Test Pilot within a year.
Students reported high satisfaction with the web-based format and immediate feedback.
Students requested more questions and multimedia options.

Conclusions:

Test Pilot offers benefits like access control, immediate feedback, and data analysis.
Web-based platforms enhance the learning experience with increased depth and variety.
Test Pilot improves student performance measurement and identifies students needing support.