The Reliability and Validity of Simulation-Based Assessments
DATE & TIME: March 28, 2007 12 Noon
LOCATION: CCSR 4105
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SPEAKER: John (Jack) Boulet, PhD
AFFILIATION:Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research
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Abstract
Dr Boulet will discuss examples of where and how simulation is currently used for assessment and evaluation (e.g., certification/licensure) and the challenges that are faced when using simulation for assessment and evaluation. There will be a discussion about types of scoring, global rating, who should score, reliability and validity.
Bio
Dr. Boulet is the Director of Research and Data Resources at the Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research in Philadelphia, PA and Assistant Vice President for Research and Evaluation at ECFMG®
Dr. Boulet conducts and supervises research leading to a better understanding of educational experiences and migration patterns of international medical graduates. He designs studies to enhance the utility and quality of Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA®) and coordinates psychometric services needed to provide CSA at multiple testing sites and facilitate the integration of the assessment of clinical skills into the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE?). Dr. Boulet consults with National Board of Medical Examiner (NBME) staff regarding the administration, scoring, and validation of USMLE? Step 2 Clinical Skills (CS) examination.
Dr. Boulet is widely published in the area of performance-based assessment and is a frequent lecturer on the topic.
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