SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Ramesh Mehay

Summative Assessment

OBJECTIVES

What is it?

What is it for? (What does it test?)

Components?

Summative AssessmentWhat Does It Test?

• objective test of GP registrars' skills.

• ensures that those completing training achieve a minimum level of competence to practice independently as GP's in the NHS.

Specifc Areas the SA tests?

• Consultation skills

• Knowledge

• Performance as a GPR

• Ability to evaluate practice / literature / coherent, justified written work

Summative AssessmentThe Components

1. MCQ

2. Written Submission

3. Video / Sim Surgery

4. Trainers Reports

5. VTR forms (1 & 2)

Written submission (NPMS)

• When to do it

• What to do it on

• How to write it

• What standard

• Choosing method of assessment

• Who to get help with it from

Useful Resources for MRCGP

• Join an MRCGP Group• Go on the Yorkshire Preparatory Course• MRCGP Newsgroup

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mrcgp-yorks • MRCGP website

Coming soon at a Computer Near You!

THE SINGLE ROUTE

• The MRCGP/Summ Assessment Single Route MCQ

• The MRCGP/Summ Assessment Single Route Video