Innovative Assessments for Preclinical Competencies in a Veterinary Surgery Course: How Would You Dehorn a Unicorn?

2023

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Innovative Assessments for Preclinical Competencies in a Veterinary Surgery Course: How Would You Dehorn a Unicorn?

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2023

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Education in the Health Professions

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Article

Abstract

This report describes an innovative final examination structure that has allowed students to demonstrate several competencies as part of a veterinary surgery course, including collaboration, communication, and scholarship. The assessment includes two exams: one assessing individual student knowledge and the other a group case-based examination. The latter permits not only assessment of knowledge application but also group function, resource finding and utilization, and either written or verbal communication skills. A provided instructor key and group reflection make grading efficient. External audiences encourage practice in communication skills, while unusual patients facilitate full group involvement. The assessment format aligns with course goals, has similar organization time compared to standard final exams, and requires minimal grading effort. We feel this model could be readily extended to other facets of veterinary medicine as well as to other health professions.

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Assessment, competency, health professions, surgery, team-based learning, veterinary

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10.4103/EHP.EHP_12_23

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Malone ED. Innovative assessments for preclinical competencies in a veterinary surgery course: How would you dehorn a unicorn? Educ Health Prof 2023;6:84-91.

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Malone, Erin. (2023). Innovative Assessments for Preclinical Competencies in a Veterinary Surgery Course: How Would You Dehorn a Unicorn?. Retrieved from the University Digital Conservancy, 10.4103/EHP.EHP_12_23.

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