An expert provides an overview of the RSBQ and CGI score measurement tools and other tools/methods of assessment used in clinical practice. David Lieberman, MD, PhD: There are a few outcome measures, ...

Capstone courses integrate knowledge, concepts, and skills associated with an entire sequence of study in a program. This method of assessment is unique because the courses themselves become the ...

Most programs will utilize a sampling method to obtain student work – especially when using the method of course-embedded assessment. Sampling is used to keep the assessment process manageable when ...

Among the first decisions to be made when initiating a composites testing program is the selection of test methods to follow. Unless performing highly customized testing, it’s usually not difficult to ...

Indirect Measures of student learning ask students to reflect on or self-assess their learning rather than demonstrate it. This can include measures of students’ knowledge, skills, attitudes, and ...

" Nobody should be able to examine an abdomen better than a general surgeon," remarked a program director to his residents. In spite of tremendous advances in diagnostic technologies, physical ...

Assessment of student learning can be conducted using a variety of available instruments and methods. Many experts believe that a combination of assessment approaches can be the most effective way to ...

Parylene has been used in a wide range of medical device and component applications since the 1970s. These include catheters and mandrels, stents, needles, cannulae, cardiac assist devices, ...

Dr Naomi Winstone has received funding from the Society for Research into Higher Education. [email protected] has received funding from the Australian Research Council. University of Surrey ...