Developing new methods of assessing non-clinical topics in medical education
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UK
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University of Dundee
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On Campus (Full Time)
3 years-
PhD Studentship
Oct 2025
On Campus (Full Time) Position Details (PhD Program)
This Developing new methods of assessing non-clinical topics in medical education project at University of Dundee will explore existing methods of assessment, and develop, pilot and validate new formats of assessment for these complex, contextual topics.
This Developing new methods of assessing non-clinical topics in medical education project is offered at University of Dundee .
Context
The presence of topics such as social determinants of health and climate change in medical curricula pose new challenges for assessment, as these do not easily allow the creation of multiple choice exam questions, but as student numbers increase, options such as essays are too resource intensive to deliver at scale.
Medical education is increasingly moving into a competency-based model, where
- the emphasis on fact learning has decreased
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- learners are required to demonstrate understanding of concepts beyond core science and pathophysiology