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Testing the knowledge of postgraduate trainees in medicine: a multimedia software package
E Kekes1, L Balkanyi, G Surjan
1Department of Medical Informatics, Haynal Imre University of Health Sciences, Szabolcs u. 35. Budapest, Hungary, 1035.
Medinfo. MEDINFO
|January 1, 1995
Summary
This software package screens postgraduate trainees using multiple-choice tests with medical images. It offers a more thorough assessment than current oral exams for specialist degrees.
Area of Science:
- Medical Informatics
- Medical Education Technology
Background:
- Current specialist degree examinations rely on oral testing, which may not thoroughly assess all knowledge.
- Postgraduate medical training requires robust evaluation methods to ensure competency.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a modular multimedia software package for testing and screening postgraduate trainees.
- To create a computer-based examination system for specialist degree applicants.
Main Methods:
- Developed a database of multiple-choice questions, with 40% linked to medical diagnostic images (X-ray, ultrasound, CT, MRI, endoscopy).
- Incorporated image analysis tasks, including simple measurements and target area identification.
- Designed the system to test 20 applicants simultaneously over a network, manage a question/image database, and document results.
Main Results:
- A modular multimedia software package was successfully developed within two years.
- The system can handle simultaneous testing, database management, and result documentation.
Conclusions:
- The developed software provides a comprehensive screening method for postgraduate trainees.
- This computer-based approach offers a more thorough assessment compared to traditional oral examinations for specialist degrees.