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  • 1National Board of Medical Examiners, Philadelphia, PA 19104-3102, USA. dswanson@nbme.org

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Cumulative achievement tests systematically retest previous topics alongside new material. This pilot study suggests these tests may effectively complement progress testing for medical basic science education, aiding knowledge retention.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Assessment and Evaluation
  • Basic Science Curriculum

Background:

  • Collaborative project between the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) and Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School of Medicine.
  • Focus on cumulative achievement testing in basic science education.
  • Cumulative tests integrate new material with previously covered topics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the design and implementation of cumulative achievement tests.
  • To examine student performance trends during a new basic science curriculum.
  • To evaluate cumulative achievement testing as a complement to progress testing.

Main Methods:

  • Development and administration of six web-based cumulative achievement tests.
  • Utilized retired United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 test material.
  • Employed tools from NBME's Customized Assessment Services.
  • Analysis of student performance trends throughout the curriculum.

Main Results:

  • Preliminary data examined trends in student performance.
  • Score reporting information for students and faculty was provided.
  • Cumulative achievement testing was explored as a pedagogical tool.

Conclusions:

  • Firm conclusions require further study beyond a pilot phase.
  • Preliminary results indicate potential effectiveness as a complement to progress testing.
  • Cumulative testing may enhance retention of previously learned material.