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Rubric development and peer review for predoctoral dental education
Erinne N Kennedy1, Kathryn Champion1, Linda C Niessen1
1Kansas City University College of Dental Medicine, Joplin, Missouri, USA.
Journal of Dental Education
|March 17, 2023
Summary
This study presents a process and template for creating shared rubrics for predoctoral dental education. These tools aid in assessing clinical skills and professional behaviors for competent independent practice.
Area of Science:
- Dental Education
- Medical Education Assessment
Background:
- Developing standardized assessment tools is crucial for predoctoral dental programs.
- Ensuring consistent evaluation of clinical skills and professional behaviors is a key challenge.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline a process and template for developing shared rubrics.
- To facilitate cross-institutional collaboration in dental education assessment.
Main Methods:
- A peer-review process was employed to develop rubrics.
- Incorporated essential clinical skills and professional behaviors for dental students.
Main Results:
- A process, templates, and rubrics for a new predoctoral dental program are shared.
- Applicable across didactic, preclinical, clinical, and extra-mural settings.
- Software identification is key for successful rubric implementation.
Conclusions:
- Rubrics are intended for sharing among dental institutions for longitudinal student assessment.
- Offers opportunities for collaborative use across dental schools.
