ABAI's MOC Assessment of Knowledge Program Matures: Adding Value with Continuous Learning and Assessment
| Autor: | William P. Thompson, Theodore M. Freeman, Stephen I. Wasserman, David I. Bernstein |
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| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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Program evaluation
medicine.medical_specialty Modern medicine Health Knowledge Attitudes Practice Certification Lifelong learning Continuous assessment 03 medical and health sciences Allergy and Immunology Specialty Boards Surveys and Questionnaires medicine Immunology and Allergy Humans Medical education 030504 nursing business.industry 05 social sciences Core competency 050301 education United States Knowledge base Family medicine Education Medical Continuing Program Design Language Clinical Competence 0305 other medical science business 0503 education Program Evaluation |
| Zdroj: | The journal of allergy and clinical immunology. In practice. 5(1) |
| ISSN: | 2213-2201 |
| Popis: | Rapid changes in modern medicine along with advances in the science of learning and memory have necessitated a shift in the way physician knowledge is assessed. Physician recertification beyond initial certification has historically consisted of retaining large amounts of knowledge over a long time span. The adult learning theory has shown that the maintenance and improvement of our knowledge base is more effective by being exposed to new concepts at regular intervals throughout one's career and reinforcing these concepts on an ongoing basis. These philosophies have spurred several American Board of Medical Specialties member boards to embark on a variety of continuous assessment models that are designed to keep physicians up to date with the use of new technologies and innovative and flexible question formats. This article describes the new American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI) Continuous Assessment Program. As the ABAI departs from the traditional secure examination/test center model and embarks on its new pilot, the focus remains firmly rooted in the core competencies that patients and the public demand and deserve. Through surveys, the ABAI has laid the groundwork for initial program design by asking its diplomates to rank the most relevant aspects of a sound clinical assessment. Periodic surveys to follow will enable the ABAI to adjust program design to provide the most pertinent content to practicing physicians to improve patient care, promote professionalism, and ensure public trust. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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