How to Assess Doctors and Health Professionals (eBook)

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 McKimm, Dean and Professor of Medical Education, Swansea University, Swansea, UK

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

"This book uses several methods that effectively enable
readers to reflect and gauge their knowledge during discussion of
assessment techniques. It is succinct and its chapters are
organized to allow readers to seek information about specific
topics with ease. Learning objectives for each chapter, along with
illustrations, tables, and self-reflection questions, enhance the
text and contribute to the understanding of the concepts. The
authors offer a thorough overview of methods of assessment and
their application for medical educators, which will enhance student
learning." (Doody's, 28 June
2013)