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The 2010 nephrology quiz and questionnaire: part 2
Richard J Glassock1, Anthony J Bleyer, Joanne M Bargman
1David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, California, USA. Glassock@cox.net
Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology : CJASN
|September 10, 2011
Summary
The annual Nephrology Quiz and Questionnaire (NQQ) challenges participants on kidney disease topics. In 2010, audience members surprisingly scored better than program directors on these expert-prepared questions.
Area of Science:
- Nephrology
- Medical Education
Background:
- The American Society of Nephrology's annual meeting features a popular Nephrology Quiz and Questionnaire (NQQ) session.
- This session allows audience members to test their knowledge against nephrology training program directors using case-oriented questions.
Observation:
- The 2010 NQQ covered transplantation, fluid/electrolyte disorders, end-stage renal disease/dialysis, and glomerular disorders.
- Expert-prepared questions were presented, and audience responses were compared in real-time to those of program directors.
Findings:
- The 2010 NQQ was particularly challenging.
- For the first time, the audience achieved a higher overall correct answer score than the program directors, albeit by a narrow margin.
Implications:
- The NQQ serves as a valuable educational tool, assessing and reinforcing knowledge in key nephrology areas.
- Recapitulating the NQQ session in publications extends its educational reach to a wider audience of nephrologists.
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