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Participants Needed for New NBME Exams
adonis123 - 05-30-11 02:07
Seeking participants for field trial of new assessment formats:
The National Board of Medical Examiners® (NBME®) is developing new assessment formats for use in its examination programs, including the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®), which NBME jointly owns with the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB). A field trial of these new formats is planned between June 3rd and June 15th, 2011, at the National Board of Medical Examiners, Philadelphia, PA. This trial is primarily a test of new formats but will also include standard multiple choice questions (MCQs) that resemble USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) and USMLE Step 3 in content and format. Those who anticipate taking USMLE Step 2 CK or Step 3 may find participation in this field trial useful.
The NBME is seeking about 325 eligible participants for the field trial. There is no charge for participation. Each participant who completes all sections of the field trial will receive a $150.00 honorarium and be entered into a drawing for an Apple iPad. Additionally, those participants who score in the top 25% of the total examinee group will be entered into a drawing for a $250.00 American Express gift card, with the winner's name to be posted on the NBME web site on August 1st, 2011.
Only those participants who complete all sections of the field trial will be eligible for the honorarium or drawings.
By applying to participate in this field trial, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the provisions contained in this announcement including permission to post your name on the NBME website as the winner of the American Express gift card. Those who do not wish to be bound by these provisions should not apply.
adonis123 - 05-30-11 02:07
Seeking participants for field trial of new assessment formats:
The National Board of Medical Examiners® (NBME®) is developing new assessment formats for use in its examination programs, including the United States Medical Licensing Examination® (USMLE®), which NBME jointly owns with the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB). A field trial of these new formats is planned between June 3rd and June 15th, 2011, at the National Board of Medical Examiners, Philadelphia, PA. This trial is primarily a test of new formats but will also include standard multiple choice questions (MCQs) that resemble USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) and USMLE Step 3 in content and format. Those who anticipate taking USMLE Step 2 CK or Step 3 may find participation in this field trial useful.
The NBME is seeking about 325 eligible participants for the field trial. There is no charge for participation. Each participant who completes all sections of the field trial will receive a $150.00 honorarium and be entered into a drawing for an Apple iPad. Additionally, those participants who score in the top 25% of the total examinee group will be entered into a drawing for a $250.00 American Express gift card, with the winner's name to be posted on the NBME web site on August 1st, 2011.
Only those participants who complete all sections of the field trial will be eligible for the honorarium or drawings.
By applying to participate in this field trial, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the provisions contained in this announcement including permission to post your name on the NBME website as the winner of the American Express gift card. Those who do not wish to be bound by these provisions should not apply.
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Re: Participants Needed for New NBME Exa
adonis123 - 05-30-11 02:10 WHO SHOULD APPLY
Applicants must have previously taken and passed USMLE Step 1. The NBME is planning to select the 325 participants from the following groups.
Students or recent graduates of medical schools in the U.S. and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
Students or recent graduates of medical schools outside the U.S. and Canada and who have applied to the ECFMG for certification
First-year residents (PGY-1s) in any specialty; more senior residents (PGY-2s, PGY-3s, and PGY-4s) in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Med-Peds programs
FIELD TRIAL DATES
June 3rd, June 9-12th, and June 14 -15th 2011
FIELD TRIAL DESCRIPTION
In addition to traditional MCQ formats, the field trial will incorporate new simulation-based formats that broaden the range of competencies that can be assessed to include professionalism, communication, and systems-based practice. New response formats are aimed at assessing skills in establishing a differential diagnosis, writing admission orders, reconciling medications, and rating the quality of communication (e.g., delivering bad news, obtaining informed consent, disclosing medical errors) depicted in video.
The 5.5-hour test day will consist of the following components:
20-minute tutorial describing traditional MCQ formats
Two 60-minute blocks of MCQss
30-minute tutorial describing new assessment formats
Two 65-minute blocks of new assessment formats
Brief post-test survey
15 minutes of break time
WHEN TO APPLY
The window for submitting applications will open on May 2nd, and close on May 23rd, 2011.
HOW TO APPLY
The deadline for submitting applications has been extended to May 23rd, at 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time. After the application deadline, the NBME will use stratified random sampling to select participants from the pool of applicants. Only one application form per person will be considered in the selection pool; duplicates will be excluded.
Applicants will be able to indicate preference for first, second, and third choice of field test sessions during the June 3rd to June 15th, 2011, testing window. Those selected to participate will receive notification of scheduled session date via e-mail. Applicants who have not been selected will also be notified by e-mail. The NBME plans to send notification e-mails to everyone who applied by May 15th on or around May 20th, 2011. Notification e-mails to individuals who applied after May 15th will be sent on or around May 31st. Please note that notifications will be sent to the e-mail address entered into the online application. Therefore, it is very important that you check your information for accuracy prior to submitting the application.
Due to the short duration of the field trial, rescheduling may not be possible if a participant's plans change. A participant who fails to appear for a scheduled appointment cannot request another appointment.
A major purpose of the field trial is to test the functionality of the NBME's Test Delivery Software. As such, there is no guarantee that participants will be able to start, or complete, any or all sections of the field trial. Rescheduling may not be possible if technical difficulties occur that prevent the start or completion of the test day.
Although participation in the field trial is free, any associated costs (e.g., travel, meals) are the responsibility of the individual participant. Click here to apply for the field trial.
PERFORMANCE FEEDBACK
No feedback on performance will be provided.
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