research Performance Evaluation of the Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT-4) on the Family Medicine In-Training Examination Read Performance Evaluation of the Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT-4) on the Family Medicine In-Training Examination
Phoenix Newsletter - March 2025 President’s Message: ABFM’s Unwavering Commitment to Diplomates and the Specialty Read President’s Message: ABFM’s Unwavering Commitment to Diplomates and the Specialty
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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. Read More ABFM Research Read all 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 2021 Reenvisioning Family Medicine Residency Education Go to Reenvisioning Family Medicine Residency Education 2023 Differences in Physician Performance and Self-rated Confidence on High- and Low-Stakes Knowledge Assessments in Board Certification. Go to Differences in Physician Performance and Self-rated Confidence on High- and Low-Stakes Knowledge Assessments in Board Certification. 1964 General Practice: A Eulogy Go to General Practice: A Eulogy
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 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 2021 Reenvisioning Family Medicine Residency Education Go to Reenvisioning Family Medicine Residency Education 2023 Differences in Physician Performance and Self-rated Confidence on High- and Low-Stakes Knowledge Assessments in Board Certification. Go to Differences in Physician Performance and Self-rated Confidence on High- and Low-Stakes Knowledge Assessments in Board Certification. 1964 General Practice: A Eulogy Go to General Practice: A Eulogy
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
2021 Reenvisioning Family Medicine Residency Education Go to Reenvisioning Family Medicine Residency Education
2023 Differences in Physician Performance and Self-rated Confidence on High- and Low-Stakes Knowledge Assessments in Board Certification. Go to Differences in Physician Performance and Self-rated Confidence on High- and Low-Stakes Knowledge Assessments in Board Certification.
