[Experience in conducting course exams on assignments in test form]

Area of Science:

• Oral Surgery Education
• Medical Assessment Methods
• Surgical Training Evaluation

Context:

• Evaluating the effectiveness of current assessment methods in oral surgery training.
• Addressing the need for objective measures in surgical education.
• Analyzing the performance of fourth-year dental students.

Purpose:

• To determine the objectivity of test-based examinations in oral surgery.
• To validate a specific assessment methodology for surgical knowledge.
• To enhance the reliability of student evaluations in oral surgery.

Summary:

• Analysis of examination results from 319 fourth-year students in oral surgery.
• Utilized test-based assessments to evaluate student knowledge.
• Demonstrated a high degree of objectivity in the assessment method.

Impact:

• The findings support the use of objective testing for reliable evaluation in oral surgery.
• This study contributes to improving assessment standards in surgical education.
• Highlights the potential for enhanced educational outcomes through objective assessments.