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Progress testing in German speaking countries.

Zineb M Nouns1, Waltraud Georg

  • 1Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany. zineb_miriam.nouns@charite.de

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Summary

The Berlin Progress Test Medizin (PTM), a student-led initiative, has grown into a successful international cooperation involving 13 medical schools and over 8500 students, enhancing medical education through formative testing.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Formative Assessment
  • Collaborative Learning

Background:

  • The Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin introduced progress testing in 1999.
  • The initiative aimed to improve medical education through continuous assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the concept and quality of the Berlin Progress Test Medizin (PTM).
  • To highlight the benefits of PTM for students and medical schools.
  • To showcase the development of an international cooperation in medical education.

Main Methods:

  • The article focuses on the conceptual framework and quality assurance of the PTM.
  • It analyzes the growth of the PTM from a local initiative to a multi-institutional collaboration.
  • Data on student participation and institutional involvement are presented.

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Main Results:

  • The Berlin Progress Test Medizin (PTM) began in 1999 and expanded to include 13 medical schools in Germany and Austria by 2000.
  • Over 8500 students currently participate in the PTM.
  • The PTM has evolved into a successful international cooperation for formative testing.

Conclusions:

  • The PTM demonstrates the significant impact of student-led initiatives in medical education.
  • International cooperation in formative testing can be successfully implemented and scaled.
  • The PTM offers substantial benefits to both students and participating medical institutions.