By Damian Roland Validity is a commonly used term in research and education. However it is often misunderstood [1] and there is no one universal definition. Messick 1989 [2] described validity as the “degree to […]
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Category: Assessment
The (Disputed) Top Assessment Papers in #meded via #ICRE2015
Today’s post serves as partial show notes for a workshop conducted at the 2015 International Conference on Residency Education by Eric Holmboe and me. The (Disputed) Top Assessment Papers, is a regular session that we have conducted for […]
Work-based Assessment Programs for #Meded (Part 2)
By Teresa Chan On Tuesday, I reflected on how junior faculty have a unique perspective on the assessment of trainees. Today, I would like to link to an important medical education movement that has stemmed […]
Work-based Assessment Programs for #MedEd (Part 1)
(From the E-i-C: This is the first of a two part series that describes a CBME work-based assessment program. Details on the McMaster Modular Assessment Program (McMAP) are here and are available free for a […]
Practical Wisdom: Developing confidence in complex situations
By: Damian Roland As part of my PhD, I assessed junior doctors perception of the terms “confidence” and “competence.” One of the themes that emerged was the challenge a junior learner has in assessing their […]
