Simulations have taken a central role in the education and assessment of medical students,
residents, and practicing physicians. The introduction of simulation-based assessments in …

IMPLICATIONS: Medical simulation replicates normal and abnormal physiology and
pathology. It is a tool that is intended to increase experiential learning. Establishing a …

Since the 1950s, there has been rapid and extensive change in the way assessment is
conducted in medical education. Several new methods of assessment have been developed …

Purpose “Virtual patients” are computer-based simulations designed to complement clinical
training. These applications possess numerous educational benefits but are costly to …

Over the past four decades, there has been incremental growth in computer-based testing
(CBT) as a viable alternative to paper-and-pencil testing. However, the transition to CBT is …

Simulation education is becoming increasingly popular. Many institutions and programs find
themselves in a situation where they have an identified need for the simulation education …

Over the last several years there has been much attention focused on the detection and
remediation of problems that pose potential threats to patient safety and that interfere with …

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Throughout their careers, physicians are exposed to a wide array of assessments, including
those aimed at evaluating knowledge, clinical skills, and clinical decision‐making. While …

As higher education systems and institutions expand, more energy is being invested in
ensuring that sufficient learning has been achieved to warrant the award of a qualification …