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What is ... a modified essay question?

J D Knox

    Medical Teacher
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary
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    The Modified Essay Question (MEQ) is an assessment tool for medical education, originating in the 1960s. It effectively evaluates primary care skills and teaching methods, proving its enduring value.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Assessment Methods
    • Primary Care

    Background:

    • Medical education increasingly emphasizes problem-based learning.
    • Traditional assessment methods are less suited for general practice evaluation.
    • The Modified Essay Question (MEQ) emerged in the late 1960s to address these limitations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the history and development of the MEQ.
    • To discuss the application of MEQ in assessment and teaching.
    • To evaluate the long-term effectiveness of the MEQ.

    Main Methods:

    • The study summarizes international experience with the MEQ.
    • It analyzes the MEQ's utility in primary care settings.
    • Applications for both student assessment and pedagogical enhancement are explored.

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    Main Results:

    • The MEQ is a paper-based exercise simulating evolving patient scenarios in primary care.
    • International adoption and application of the MEQ have been documented.
    • The technique has proven adaptable for assessment and teaching purposes.

    Conclusions:

    • Despite some limitations, the MEQ remains a valuable tool in medical education.
    • Its problem-oriented approach aligns with modern educational trends.
    • The MEQ has demonstrated sustained relevance and utility over decades.