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An Internet-based pediatric clerkship examination.

Paul R Ogershok1, Renee S Moore, Norman D Ferrari

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, USA. pogershok@hsc.wvu.edu

Medical Teacher
|August 2, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Transitioning pediatric clerkship exams to an internet-based format significantly reduced costs and coordinator time. This digital approach proved reliable and was preferred by students over traditional paper exams.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Educational Technology

Background:

  • Traditional paper-based final exams for pediatric clerkships are costly and time-intensive.
  • Administering and grading exams at multiple sites presents logistical challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the feasibility of using internet technology to restructure pediatric clerkship examinations.
  • To assess the impact on costs, efficiency, reliability, and student preference compared to traditional methods.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative analysis of costs and coordinator time was conducted between traditional and internet-based exams.
  • Student satisfaction was measured using an electronic post-test survey.
  • Exam reliability was assessed by comparing internet test scores with United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) shelf scores.

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Main Results:

  • An estimated annual departmental cost saving of $1200 was achieved.
  • Coordinator time was significantly reduced.
  • Student satisfaction with the internet-based testing was high.
  • Reliability analysis showed a Cronbach's alpha of 0.70 and a Pearson Correlation of r = 0.414 (p<0.001) with USMLE scores.

Conclusions:

  • Internet-based examinations offer a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional paper exams in medical education.
  • The digital format is reliable and preferred by students, facilitating simultaneous administration across multiple locations.