Home Research Research Library The reliability of ABFM examinations: implications for test-takers The reliability of ABFM examinations: implications for test-takers 2011 Author(s) Royal, Kenneth D, and Puffer, James C Topic(s) Family Medicine Certification Keyword(s) Cognitive Expertise, and Psychometrics Volume Annals of Family Medicine Source Annals of Family Medicine A common theme among family physicians that have repeatedly performed poorly on the ABFM Maintenance of Certification (MC-FP) Examination is the complaint that they received a score that was identical, or almost identical to their score on a previous administration of the exam. From their perspective, it is a mystery as to why they received the exact same score (or a very similar score), despite additional study time and preparation. Often, physicians assume a mixup has occurred and ask if it is possible that results have erroneously been provided from their previous attempt. After a psychometric review, it is clear that there is no mistake at all. In fact, we anticipate many test-takers will receive a comparable score on future attempts at successfully taking the exam. We base this anticipation on the psychometric concept of reliability. ABFM Research Read all 1989 Classifying the content of board certification examinations Go to Classifying the content of board certification examinations 2019 Physician Opinions about American Board of Family Medicine Self-Assessment Modules (2006–2016) Go to Physician Opinions about American Board of Family Medicine Self-Assessment Modules (2006–2016) 2009 Comparing the Performance of Allopathically and Osteopathically Trained Physicians on the American Board of Family Medicine’s Certification Examination. Go to Comparing the Performance of Allopathically and Osteopathically Trained Physicians on the American Board of Family Medicine’s Certification Examination. 2014 Do family physicians choose self-assessment activities based on what they know or don’t know? Go to Do family physicians choose self-assessment activities based on what they know or don’t know?
Author(s) Royal, Kenneth D, and Puffer, James C Topic(s) Family Medicine Certification Keyword(s) Cognitive Expertise, and Psychometrics Volume Annals of Family Medicine Source Annals of Family Medicine
ABFM Research Read all 1989 Classifying the content of board certification examinations Go to Classifying the content of board certification examinations 2019 Physician Opinions about American Board of Family Medicine Self-Assessment Modules (2006–2016) Go to Physician Opinions about American Board of Family Medicine Self-Assessment Modules (2006–2016) 2009 Comparing the Performance of Allopathically and Osteopathically Trained Physicians on the American Board of Family Medicine’s Certification Examination. Go to Comparing the Performance of Allopathically and Osteopathically Trained Physicians on the American Board of Family Medicine’s Certification Examination. 2014 Do family physicians choose self-assessment activities based on what they know or don’t know? Go to Do family physicians choose self-assessment activities based on what they know or don’t know?
1989 Classifying the content of board certification examinations Go to Classifying the content of board certification examinations
2019 Physician Opinions about American Board of Family Medicine Self-Assessment Modules (2006–2016) Go to Physician Opinions about American Board of Family Medicine Self-Assessment Modules (2006–2016)
2009 Comparing the Performance of Allopathically and Osteopathically Trained Physicians on the American Board of Family Medicine’s Certification Examination. Go to Comparing the Performance of Allopathically and Osteopathically Trained Physicians on the American Board of Family Medicine’s Certification Examination.
2014 Do family physicians choose self-assessment activities based on what they know or don’t know? Go to Do family physicians choose self-assessment activities based on what they know or don’t know?
