Modernising Scientific Careers Assessment programme Kath Sidoli MSC

Background Ø Formal assessments based on consistent national standards and derived from the curriculum.

Background cont…… Ø Developed as part of the genetics pilot Ø Derived/adapted from similar

The Assessment Tools Ø Ø Ø Case Based Discussions (CBD) Direct Observation of Practical

Competency log Ø Log of signed competencies – Ølinked to learning outcomes within each

Forward Plan: March - September Ø Strategy Working Group Ø Description of the tools

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Modernising Scientific Careers – Assessment programme Kath Sidoli MSC Programme Lead - Assessment 14 th March 2011

Background Ø Formal assessments based on consistent national standards and derived from the curriculum. Ø Assessment tools are integral to completion of the training Ø Responsibility for completion of assessments lies with the trainee Ø Important to standard setting Ø Can be used to oversee progress at a national and local level

Background cont…… Ø Developed as part of the genetics pilot Ø Derived/adapted from similar assessment programmes in place for medical trainees Ø Two elements Ø Set of Assessment tools Ø Online management system and personal portfolio

The Assessment Tools Ø Ø Ø Case Based Discussions (CBD) Direct Observation of Practical Skills (DOPS) Multi Source Feedback (MSF) – HCS Only Mini. Cex Competency Log

Summary of Tools

Competency log Ø Log of signed competencies – Ølinked to learning outcomes within each module ØMust be completed to progress/pass

ONLINE ASSESSMENT TOOL

Forward Plan: March - September Ø Strategy Working Group Ø Description of the tools and assessment criteria in every training manual Ø Currently developing the content for the online system for all those scientists starting in September Ø Piloting for undergraduate practitioner programmes with 3 Universities Ø Procurement of the online system Ø Train the Trainer programme