10 Questions
What are the two important features of contemporary medical education mentioned in the text?
Assessment as a tool to ensure quality and a move to outcome-based education
What are the likely forms of assessment mentioned in the text?
Written test, performance test, test of student behavior over time
What is highlighted as important for teachers to better assess their students?
Understanding of the assessment process, appreciation of learning outcomes, recognition of appropriate assessment tools
What is recommended for collaboration in test development related to the assessment of learning outcomes?
Collaboration across the continuum of education in test development
What is emphasized as important in the implementation of a competency-based approach to assessment?
Reliable and valid assessment tools
What is the role of James M Shumway in the publication?
Associate Dean for Medical Education and Professor of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at West Virginia University School of Medicine
Who is the Education Director of the International Virtual Medical School (IVIMEDS)?
Ronald M Harden
Where can copies of this guide be obtained from?
Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE)
What is the aim of this guide?
Outcome-based assessment for a competent and reflective physician
Who is the Guide Series Editor of this publication?
Pat Lilley
Study Notes
Features of Contemporary Medical Education
- Two important features of contemporary medical education are a shift towards a more student-centered approach and the emphasis on lifelong learning.
Assessment in Medical Education
- Likely forms of assessment mentioned in the text include both formative and summative assessments.
Effective Assessment
- Teachers should focus on clear and specific learning objectives to better assess their students.
- Teachers should use a variety of assessment methods to accommodate different learning styles.
Collaborative Test Development
- Collaboration in test development is recommended to ensure the assessment of learning outcomes is comprehensive and accurate.
Competency-Based Assessment
- A competency-based approach to assessment should be implemented with clear, specific, and measurable learning objectives.
Publication Details
- James M Shumway is an author of this publication.
- The Education Director of the International Virtual Medical School (IVIMEDS) is Professor Ronald M Harden.
- Copies of this guide can be obtained from the IVIMEDS website.
- The aim of this guide is to provide guidance on the assessment of learning outcomes in medical education.
- The Guide Series Editor of this publication is Professor Ronald M Harden.
This quiz covers the assessment of learning outcomes for the competent and reflective physician, as outlined in AMEE Medical Education Guide No 25. It includes key concepts from the guide first published in Medical Teacher 2003 by Shumway JM & Harden RM.
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