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Home Research Research Library Criterion-referenced examinations: implications for the reporting and interpretation of examination results Criterion-referenced examinations: implications for the reporting and interpretation of examination results 2013 Author(s) Royal, Kenneth D, and Puffer, James C Topic(s) Family Medicine Certification Keyword(s) Cognitive Expertise Volume Annals of Family Medicine Source Annals of Family Medicine The purpose of the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) certification/maintenance of certification examination is to measure the basic knowledge necessary to deliver high-quality care to patients and their families. More than 25 years ago, the ABFM became the first American Board of Medical Specialties board to introduce criterion-based methodology to establish the passing threshold for its examination. A criterion-referenced examination is one in which a particular score is required to pass, and the performance of those taking the examination is of no consequence in determining who passes or fails. In other words, all candidates taking the examination could theoretically pass if they met or exceeded the criterion-referenced passing score. Furthermore, the examination is equated across forms and administrations, meaning candidates are not advantaged or disadvantaged by having received a particular version of the examination or by taking it at a particular time of the year. Read More ABFM Research Read all 2021 Empowering Family Physicians to Drive Change in Practice: Plans for the ABFM National Journal Club Go to Empowering Family Physicians to Drive Change in Practice: Plans for the ABFM National Journal Club 2019 Motivation for Participation in the American Board of Family Medicine Certification Program Go to Motivation for Participation in the American Board of Family Medicine Certification Program 2021 THE AMERICAN BOARD OF FAMILY MEDICINE STRATEGY TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE DIPLOMATE LEARNING Go to THE AMERICAN BOARD OF FAMILY MEDICINE STRATEGY TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE DIPLOMATE LEARNING 2012 Knowledge Assessment Responses in the ABFM Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs) Go to Knowledge Assessment Responses in the ABFM Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs)
Author(s) Royal, Kenneth D, and Puffer, James C Topic(s) Family Medicine Certification Keyword(s) Cognitive Expertise Volume Annals of Family Medicine Source Annals of Family Medicine
ABFM Research Read all 2021 Empowering Family Physicians to Drive Change in Practice: Plans for the ABFM National Journal Club Go to Empowering Family Physicians to Drive Change in Practice: Plans for the ABFM National Journal Club 2019 Motivation for Participation in the American Board of Family Medicine Certification Program Go to Motivation for Participation in the American Board of Family Medicine Certification Program 2021 THE AMERICAN BOARD OF FAMILY MEDICINE STRATEGY TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE DIPLOMATE LEARNING Go to THE AMERICAN BOARD OF FAMILY MEDICINE STRATEGY TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE DIPLOMATE LEARNING 2012 Knowledge Assessment Responses in the ABFM Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs) Go to Knowledge Assessment Responses in the ABFM Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs)
2021 Empowering Family Physicians to Drive Change in Practice: Plans for the ABFM National Journal Club Go to Empowering Family Physicians to Drive Change in Practice: Plans for the ABFM National Journal Club
2019 Motivation for Participation in the American Board of Family Medicine Certification Program Go to Motivation for Participation in the American Board of Family Medicine Certification Program
2021 THE AMERICAN BOARD OF FAMILY MEDICINE STRATEGY TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE DIPLOMATE LEARNING Go to THE AMERICAN BOARD OF FAMILY MEDICINE STRATEGY TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE DIPLOMATE LEARNING
2012 Knowledge Assessment Responses in the ABFM Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs) Go to Knowledge Assessment Responses in the ABFM Self-Assessment Modules (SAMs)