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Katie Petty-Saphon1, Kim A Walker2, Fiona Patterson3
1Medical Schools Council, London, UK.
Advances in Medical Education and Practice
|January 19, 2017
Summary
Situational judgment tests (SJTs) are a reliable and valid method for assessing professional attributes in medical selection. This expert opinion clarifies SJTs' role in the UK Foundation Programme, affirming their appropriateness and fairness.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Professional Assessment
- Psychometrics
Background:
- Situational judgment tests (SJTs) have over 40 years of demonstrated reliability and validity in various professional selection contexts.
- SJTs are a relatively novel selection tool within the medical profession, leading to varied applicant perceptions.
- A recent article, "The situational judgement test: a student's worst nightmare," questioned the utility of SJTs in medical selection.
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