scholarly journals Application of the computer-based testing in Korean medical licensing examination, the emergence of a metaverse in medical education, journal metrics and statistics, and appreciation to reviewers and volunteers

2022 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 2
Author(s):  
Sun Huh
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Medical Licensing ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Education Journal ◽  
Computer Based Testing ◽  
Licensing Examination

scholarly journals Smart device-based testing for medical students in Korea: satisfaction, convenience, and advantages

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 ◽  
pp. 7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eun Young Lim ◽  
Mi Kyoung Yim ◽  
Sun Huh
Keyword(s):  
Standard Deviation ◽  
Medical Students ◽  
Likert Scale ◽  
Smart Device ◽  
School Of Medicine ◽  
National University ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Computer Based Testing ◽  
Licensing Examination ◽  
Paper And Pencil

The aim of this study was to investigate respondents’ satisfaction with smart device-based testing (SBT), as well as its convenience and advantages, in order to improve its implementation. The survey was conducted among 108 junior medical students at Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Korea, who took a practice licensing examination using SBT in September 2015. The survey contained 28 items scored using a 5-point Likert scale. The items were divided into the following three categories: satisfaction with SBT administration, convenience of SBT features, and advantages of SBT compared to paper-and-pencil testing or computer-based testing. The reliability of the survey was 0.95. Of the three categories, the convenience of the SBT features received the highest mean (M) score (M= 3.75, standard deviation [SD]= 0.69), while the category of satisfaction with SBT received the lowest (M= 3.13, SD= 1.07). No statistically significant differences across these categories with respect to sex, age, or experience were observed. These results indicate that SBT was practical and effective to take and to administer.

scholarly journals History of the medical licensing examination (uieop) in Korea’s Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392)

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 19 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyung-Lock Lee
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Historical Period ◽  
Government Hospital ◽  
Common People ◽  
Medical Licensing ◽  
History Of ◽  
The Common ◽  
Licensing Examination ◽  
The Government

This article aims to describe the training and medical licensing system (uieop) for becoming a physician officer (uigwan) during Korea’s Goryeo Dynasty (918-1392). In the Goryeo Dynasty, although no license was necessary to provide medical services to the common people, there was a licensing examination to become a physician officer. No other national licensing system for healthcare professionals existed in Korea at that time. The medical licensing examination was administered beginning in 958. Physician officers who passed the medical licensing examination worked in two main healthcare institutions: the Government Hospital (Taeuigam) and Pharmacy for the King (Sangyakguk). The promotion and expansion of medical education differed depending on the historical period. Until the reign of King Munjong (1046-1083), medical education as a path to licensure was encouraged in order to increase the number of physician officers qualifying for licensure by examination; thus, the number of applicants sitting for the examination increased. However, in the late Goryeo Dynasty, after the officer class of the local authorities (hyangri) showed a tendency to monopolize the examination, the Goryeo government limited the examination applications by this group. The medical licensing examination was divided into two parts: medicine and ‘feeling the pulse and acupuncture’ (jugeumeop). The Goryeo Dynasty followed the Chinese Dang Dynasty’s medical system while also taking a strong interest in the Chinese Song Dynasty’s ideas about medicine.

scholarly journals Linear programming method to construct equated item sets for the implementation of periodical computer-based testing for the Korean Medical Licensing Examination

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Dong Gi Seo ◽  
Myeong Gi Kim ◽  
Na Hui Kim ◽  
Hye Sook Shin ◽  
Hyun Jung Kim
Keyword(s):  
Linear Programming ◽  
Correct Answer ◽  
Management Plan ◽  
Programming Method ◽  
Linear Programming Method ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Medical Licensing ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Computer Based Testing ◽  
Common Items

Purpose: This study aimed to identify the best way of developing equivalent item sets and to propose a stable and effective management plan for periodical licensing examinations. Methods: Five pre-equated item sets were developed based on the predicted correct answer rate of each item using linear programming. These pre-equated item sets were compared to the ones that were developed with a random item selection method based on the actual correct answer rate (ACAR) and difficulty from item response theory (IRT). The results with and without common items were also compared in the same way. ACAR and the IRT difficulty were used to determine whether there was a significant difference between the pre-equating conditions. Results: There was a statistically significant difference in IRT difficulty among the results from different pre-equated conditions. The predicted correct answer rate was divided using 2 or 3 difficulty categories, and the ACAR and IRT difficulty parameters of the 5 item sets were equally constructed. Comparing the item set conditions with and without common items, including common items did not make a significant contribution to the equating of the 5 item sets. Conclusion: This study suggested that the linear programming method is applicable to construct equated-item sets that reflect each content area. The suggested best method to construct equated item sets is to divide the predicted correct answer rate using 2 or 3 difficulty categories, regardless of common items. If pre-equated item sets are required to construct a test based on the actual data, several methods should be considered by simulation studies to determine which is optimal before administering a real test.

scholarly journals Performance of China’s new medical licensing examination for rural general practice

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xinxin Han ◽  
Xiaotong Li ◽  
Liang Cheng ◽  
Zhuoqing Wu ◽  
Jiming Zhu
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
General Practice ◽  
Junior College ◽  
Pass Rate ◽  
Hainan Province ◽  
Pass Rates ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Medical Graduates ◽  
Medical Licensing ◽  
Licensing Examination

Abstract Background To evaluate the performance of China’s new medical licensing examination (MLE) for rural general practice, which determines the number of qualified doctors who can provide primary care for China’s rural residents, and to identify associated factors. Methods Data came from all 547 examinees of the 2017 MLE for rural general practice in Hainan province, China. Overall pass rates of the MLE and pass rates of the MLE Step 1 practical skills examination and Step 2 written exam were examined. Chi-square tests and multivariable logistic regression were used to identify examinee characteristics associated with passing Step 1 and Step 2, respectively. Results Of the 547 examinees, 68% passed Step 1, while only 23% of Step 1 passers passed Step 2, yielding an 15% (82 of 547) overall pass rate of the whole examination. Junior college medical graduates were 2.236 (95% CI, 1.127–4.435) times more likely to pass Step 1 than secondary school medical graduates. Other characteristics, including age, gender, forms of study and years of graduation, were also significantly associated with passing Step 1. In contrast, examinees’ vocational school major and Step 1 score were the only two significant predictors of passing Step 2. Conclusions Our study reveals a low pass rate of China’s new MLE for rural general practice in Hainan province, indicating a relatively weak competency of graduates from China’s alternative medical education. An effective long-term solution might be to improve examinees’ clinical competency through mandating residency training for graduates of China’s alternative medical education.

scholarly journals Applicant Perceptions Regarding the 2020 to 2021 Virtual Ophthalmology Residency Interview and Match Season

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (02) ◽  
pp. e144-e150
Author(s):  
Saumya M. Shah ◽  
Andrew J. Barkmeier ◽  
Lauren A. Dalvin ◽  
Andrea A. Tooley
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Demographic Information ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Applicant Perceptions ◽  
Medical Licensing ◽  
Perceived Importance ◽  
Interview Format ◽  
Licensing Examination ◽  
Residency Match

Abstract Background The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has significantly impacted medical education, notably the mandate for all residency programs to implement virtual (rather than in-person) residency interviews. Understanding residency applicants' perceptions and approach to this novel virtual interview season will be beneficial as potential future interview formats are considered. Objective The aim of this study was to examine perceptions of the 2020 to 2021 ophthalmology residency match applicants regarding the virtual interview season prior to the start of the interview season. Patients and Methods Ophthalmology residency applicants during the 2020 to 2021 cycle were invited to complete the survey between October 20 and 29, 2020. Respondent demographic information, perceived importance of various application details in a normal versus virtual interview season, strengths and limitations of virtual interviews, and preferences for optimal virtual interview format were obtained. Results There were 337 survey respondents, with at least 50% of the survey completed by 190 applicants (56%). Of these, 73% of respondents applied to more than 60 ophthalmology residency programs, and 78% felt that the evaluation of candidates would be impacted by the virtual interview format. Regardless of interview format, United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 score and letters of recommendation were perceived to be the two most important factors related to matching at an applicant's top ranked programs. The primary limitation of a virtual interview season was the inability to experience a program's culture in person, while largest strength was cost savings. Conclusion The ophthalmology residency match is a competitive process made potentially more complex by a novel virtual interview format. A detailed postcycle analysis will be important to optimize future interview seasons.

scholarly journals The Introduction of Computer-based Case Simulations into the United States Medical Licensing Examination

2002 ◽  
Vol 77 (Supplement) ◽  
pp. S94-S96 ◽  
Author(s):  
GERARD F. DILLON ◽  
STEPHEN G. CLYMAN ◽  
BRIAN E. CLAUSER ◽  
MELISSA J. MARGOLIS
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Medical Licensing ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Licensing Examination
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