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How we assess students using an holistic standardized assessment system.

Luz Leticia Elizondo-Montemayor1

  • 1School of Medicine Tec de Monterrey, Monterrey, Nuevo León, México. lelizond@itesm.mx

Medical Teacher
|September 17, 2004
PubMed
Summary

This study presents a standardized assessment system for a 5.5-year competence-based program. It utilizes longitudinal tools like portfolios and electronic databases (ALBALA) for comprehensive student evaluation.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Assessment Systems

Background:

  • Standardizing assessment is crucial for evaluating long-term competence in educational programs.
  • Competence-based medical education requires robust and varied assessment methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a comprehensive, standardized assessment system for a 5.5-year competence-based program.
  • To outline the integration of longitudinal and course-specific assessment tools.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a multi-faceted assessment strategy.
  • Utilizing longitudinal tools: portfolio, Hall-Tonna Values Inventory, ALBALA (electronic clinical encounter database), OSCE, and written tests.
  • Employing course-specific assessment tools tailored to learning objectives.

Main Results:

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  • A structured assessment framework was established for a 5.5-year program.
  • The system integrates diverse tools to capture student progress over time.
  • ALBALA facilitates standardized electronic recording and assessment of clinical encounters.

Conclusions:

  • The described system provides a standardized approach to evaluating student competence.
  • The combination of longitudinal and specific assessments ensures comprehensive evaluation.
  • This model supports effective monitoring of student development in a long-term program.