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Accurately assessing candidates for general practice
Australian Family Physician, 04/10/09

Jones R - An assumption is made that performance on the examination is a predictor of the underlying ability of a candidate. Although examinations are invaluable tools, they are only indicators of candidate competence or candidate mastery. Decision making based on examination results may be adversely affected if error enters examination content, processes and procedures. This is particularly the case for candidates whose examination scores fall around the pass mark. Potential strategies for minimising the 'band of uncertainty' for these candidates in The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Fellowship examination are discussed.

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