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MCQ and CDM Prep

MCQ and CDM Prep

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Learn more about what makes a high quality Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) and Clinical Decision-Making (CDM) item.

[FR] About this Program

It can be challenging to develop or review MCQ or CDM assessment items for medical education. In this introductory online course, we hope to cover some of the basics of what constitutes a well-designed item, common errors, and other considerations.

Developed in collaboration with the Medical Council of Canada, and funded through the McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences’ Education Innovation grant.

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MCC Test committee resources
The Medical Council of Canada’s test committees use the following resources to create and validate examination content.
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MCC Blueprint project
The Medical Council of Canada (MCC) offers candidates and physicians a variety services that are required on their path to licensure and beyond.
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Guidelines for the Development of Key Feature Problems & Test Cases
Guidelines for the development of key feature problems and test cases. Medical Council of Canada. August 2012 (v3).
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Guidelines for the Development of Multiple-Choice Questions
Guidelines for the development of Multiple-Choice Questions. February 2010. MCC.

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