This important book offers an introduction to the theory and the varying types of assessment for health care professionals. The book includes information on such topics as Where have work based assessments come from?; Why do we have different parts to the same exam like MCQs and OSCEs?; How do colleges decide who has passed or not?; Why can people pick their own assessors for their MSF?; The role of formative assessment Portfolios and their value. The book avoids jargon, is clear and succinct, and gives the pros and cons of the different assessment processes.
Table of Content
Acknowledgements vii
About the authors viii
Foreword x
Preface xii
Chapter 1 Purpose of assessment 1
Chapter 2 Principles of assessment 24
Chapter 3 E-assessment – the use of computer-based
technologies in assessment 41
Chapter 4 Feedback 53
Chapter 5 Portfolios 68
Chapter 6 Revalidation 81
Chapter 7 Assessment types: Part 1 94
Chapter 8 Assessment types: Part 2 110
Chapter 9 Programmatic assessment 126
Chapter 10 Conclusion 134
Index 137
About the author
Mike Davis, Consultant in Continuing Medical Education,
Blackpool, UK
Kirsty Forrest, Clinical Education Advisor, Yorkshire and
Humber Deanery, Research and Evaluation Study Skills (RESS formally
SSC) Co-Chair, University of Leeds, Consultant Anaesthetist, Leeds
Teaching Hospital Trust, Leeds, UK
Judy Mc Kimm, Dean and Professor of Medical Education,
Swansea University, Swansea, UK
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