NBME

Over the past two years, the NBME Creative Community has explored the use of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) to better assess the learner’s process of clinical reasoning. By using this method, the Community members gained valuable insights into how learners’ approach complex problems. ?? To learn about the findings from members of the OSCE for Clinical Reasoning Creative Community, view the video on our website: https://lnkd.in/gyBbWQwR. #clinicalreasoning #meded

?? During the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)’s Annual Meeting, we unveiled some of our ongoing initiatives and future aspirations for 2025 and beyond. Interested in learning more? ?? Discover our key priorities in supporting medical #education and #assessment, along with our unwavering commitment to #DEI in medical education: https://lnkd.in/eDgCCdjR.

Are you interested in learning from NBME's assessment experts on a broad range of topics, including #assessment best practices, the use of #AI and natural language processing in assessment, and #measurement/psychometrics? ?? NBME Speakers Bureau is a knowledge network connecting you to us! Our subject matter experts, researchers and scientists are available to share their expertise on a diverse range of topics through a complimentary 30-minute #virtual speaking engagement. ?? You can request a speaker on our website: ?https://lnkd.in/eEQGcvvS. #learning #resources

Get an inside look at how NBME is building connections?with others who share our dedication to?advancing #MedEd #Assessment in the latest edition of?NBME Impact: A Community Report. This edition shows how NBME: ?? Fosters connections with educators, students and the medical community to create a supportive educational environment as we work to achieve optimal care for all. ?? Collaborates and provides data to facilitate knowledge sharing to improve the learner experience. ?? Contributes to supporting learners and advancing equitable assessment practices. ?? Download the report today:?https://lnkd.in/d4KXjzQz

We’re now accepting applications for the 2025 NBME Summer Assessment Science and Psychometrics Internship Program! Work alongside fellow #graduate students and gain hands-on experience during this eight-week program, which pairs aspiring leaders in?#assessment?with seasoned NBME mentors to collaborate on a research project. Full-time interns can earn a stipend of up to $12,600 and are eligible to receive?up to?$1,000 to support their attendance at?a?conference.? ?? Applications are due January 31, 2025! To learn more about application requirements and how to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/efs-wBDK. #applynow #internship

November 18th is quickly approaching! Have you registered for our upcoming presentation, “The Power of Community: Addressing the Challenges of Clinical Reasoning Assessment?” ??? Join us on November 18th at noon ET to hear about knowledge gained during the two-year Creative Community on the assessment of clinical reasoning using school-based Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). During the #presentation, our presenters will: ??Emphasize the necessity of a fresh approach to assessment design and the fundamentals of Evidence-Centered Design. ??Reframe clinical reasoning assessment as a process, not just an outcome. ?? Highlight the importance of validity in #assessment. ?? To register and learn more about new considerations for assessing clinical reasoning, visit our website:?https://lnkd.in/exiXTtUT. #webinar #signup

?? Thank you to all the attendees who came to our session and visited our booth at Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)'s Annual Meeting this past weekend! We're excited to continue sharing information about our programs that support medical #educators, our tools like INSIGHTS? and Communication Learning Assessment (CLA) that help students assess readiness and enhance #communication skills, and the Customized Assessment Services (CAS) Practice Option that offers flexible, immediate feedback through non-proctored quizzes and tests. #AAMC24 #meded

In a recent article, Christopher Feddock, MD, discusses the challenges of assessing clinical reasoning and the steps NBME is taking to address this critical area. He highlights the limitations of traditional assessments and emphasizes the need for more #practice, challenging cases, and process-level feedback to truly enhance clinical reasoning skills. ??You can read the full article on our website to learn more:?https://lnkd.in/emiqn4kF. #clinicalreasoning #meded #blog

We're excited to be in #Atlanta for Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)'s Annual Meeting: Learn Serve Lead 2024! ?? Our update session is at 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 10th.?Hear from NBME President and CEO, Peter Katsufrakis, MD, about NBME and USMLE (United States Medical Licensing Examination) performance data, program information, #research innovations, and #grant-giving initiatives in the medical education and assessment communities. ?? If you can’t attend the session, you can still visit our booth (# 511), to: ?? Learn how our Community Collaboration and Contributions programs support medical educators through career development, grants and scholarships. ?? Discover how our interactive dashboard, INSIGHTS?, can help #students assess their readiness. ?? Understand how Communication Learning Assessment (CLA) empowers pre-clerkship students to enhance their communication skills through real-time, actionable #feedback. ?? Learn how Customized Assessment Services (CAS) Practice Option offers flexible, non-proctored quizzes and lower-stakes tests, with immediate student feedback. Hope to see you this weekend! ?? #AAMC24

In 2022, NBME launched a Creative Community focused on the assessment of clinical reasoning using school-based Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). Now, we’re excited to share the insights from this two-year journey during our presentation, “The Power of Community: Addressing the Challenges of Clinical Reasoning Assessment!” ??? November 18th at noon ET. Join Christopher Feddock, MD, MBA; Thai Ong, PhD; and Su Somay, PhD, for an insightful presentation featuring key learnings from this two-year collaboration with a community of medical educators. ??Register now to discover new insights and key learnings: https://lnkd.in/evE2ky27. #clinicalreasoning #signup #meded