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Student assessment

S P Mennin1, S Kalishman

  • 1Department of Cell Biology and Physiology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque 87131, USA.

Academic Medicine : Journal of the Association of American Medical Colleges
|October 6, 1998
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Eight medical schools reformed student assessment methods, adapting strategies based on institutional support and constraints. Changes varied from incremental adjustments to significant overhauls, impacting courses and clerkships.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Assessment in Medical Training

Background:

  • The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's "Preparing Physicians for the Future" program initiated changes in medical student assessment.
  • Eight participating medical schools adopted diverse strategies for assessment reform.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the changes in medical student assessment implemented by eight participating schools.
  • To understand the approaches, influences, and outcomes of assessment reforms in medical education.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive analysis of assessment changes across eight medical schools.
  • Review of assessment methods including self-assessment, feedback, and standardized-patient assessments.
  • Exploration of factors influencing assessment change, such as institutional support and curriculum integration.

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Main Results:

  • Schools employed varied approaches, from incremental to cross-departmental changes, influenced by institutional factors.
  • Assessment changes were often faculty-managed and followed curriculum modifications, with easier implementation in pre-clinical years.
  • Integration of assessment, performance-based evaluations, and challenges to change were observed.

Conclusions:

  • Medical student assessment reform is complex, influenced by institutional context and faculty involvement.
  • Lessons learned from these eight schools offer insights into effective strategies for assessment innovation in medical education.
  • The timing and nature of assessment changes are critical for successful implementation.