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UNION EUROPÉENNE DES MÉDEC INS SPÉC IAL I STES
EUROPEAN UNION OF MEDI CAL SPEC IAL I STS
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www.uems.net info@uems.netDefinitions:
MCQs
: A form of assessment in which respondents students are asked to answer a question by
selecting the correct or best possible answer (or answers) from a list of options, whose
purpose is to sample medical knowledge and understanding of a defined body of knowledge,
preferably not just factual or easily recalled information
Learning Objective
: An intended educational outcome for an activity held by an event provider,
relating to skills, knowledge and/or attitude/ behavior gained by participants at the event.
These should clearly describe what the learner will know or be able to do after participating in
the CPD activity.
Assessment
is the measurement of the performance of an individual at a particular point in time,
usually against pre-determined standards. Assessments measure progress based on relevant
curricula
, and the results of assessment may feed into
appraisal
if appropriate.
A process consisting in collecting, synthesizing, interpreting obtained information for the
purpose of “decision making”
The results of an assessment should allow sound inferences about what learners know, believe
and can do in defined contexts
Appraisal
is an ongoing, two-way process involving reflection on an individual’s performance,
identification of education needs, and planning for personal development. The focus is on the
appraisee and his or her professional development needs
Evaluation
: Process designed to provide information that will help us make a judgment about a
given situation