Modeling Growth in Basic Sciences Knowledge Using Progress Tests for Students Preparing for a Licensure Examination (Poster 15)

• In Event: Saturday Poster Session 9:35 am
  In Poster Session: Division I Poster Session

Abstract

This research examines the growth of knowledge of basic medical sciences in students taking the Comprehensive Basic Science Examination (CBSE) as a progress test while preparing for the high-stakes licensing examination. We use the ANOVA-based method to model the growth pattern and validate it with score data.

Authors

• Irina Grabovsky, National Board of Medical Examiners

• Francis O'Donnell, NBME

• Carol A. Morrison, National Board of Medical Examiners