Developing and Validating an Assessment Blueprint for Clinical Skill Competencies in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy for Phase II and Phase III Medical Students

Background: The assessment blueprint is a calibrated dossier, which is a meticulously designed document that proactively compiles all educational content and its anticipated outcomes comprehensively. This blueprint is a powerful tool that integrates subject matter, learning objectives (including ski...

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Main Authors: Harshita Reddy.B, Prattilohi. S. Rajlaxmi, Sudha Vani Damarla, Sudharani Chintagunta, Manmohan Gavvala, Neetha Kundoor, Srilatha Bashetti
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Published: Kerman University of Medical Sciences 2024-01-01
Series:Strides in Development of Medical Education
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Online Access:https://sdme.kmu.ac.ir/article_92373_c008a0014babbbcb94fc2ddc36873262.pdf
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Prattilohi. S. Rajlaxmi
Sudha Vani Damarla
Sudharani Chintagunta
Manmohan Gavvala
Neetha Kundoor
Srilatha Bashetti
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description Background: The assessment blueprint is a calibrated dossier, which is a meticulously designed document that proactively compiles all educational content and its anticipated outcomes comprehensively. This blueprint is a powerful tool that integrates subject matter, learning objectives (including skills, knowledge, and attitude), tools, and methods to assess the content.Objectives: The primary goal of this study was to develop a blueprint for clinical skill competencies within the Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy (DVL) for medical undergraduates at the Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (AIMSR) in Hyderabad, India.Methods: The faculty of DVL and the curriculum coordinator developed a blueprint for the mentioned department at AIMSR in collaboration with Gandhi and Osmania Medical College. Faculty members provided feedback on the blueprint.Results: The feedback results are presented in terms of percentages. Notably, 70% of the faculty members expressed the view that blueprint assessments enhance the validity of assessments and appropriately assign weightage to topics of public health significance.Conclusion: Incorporating blueprints into both summative and formative assessments enhances quality, validity, and reliability. It represents one of the most acceptable approaches for medical students to balance learning and practical application of concepts.
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spelling doaj-art-5a3124d3ba754f5fbdd0b7cebf330a202025-08-20T02:16:14ZengKerman University of Medical SciencesStrides in Development of Medical Education2645-35252645-34522024-01-01211546210.22062/sdme.2024.199146.130092373Developing and Validating an Assessment Blueprint for Clinical Skill Competencies in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy for Phase II and Phase III Medical StudentsHarshita Reddy.B0Prattilohi. S. Rajlaxmi1Sudha Vani Damarla2Sudharani Chintagunta3Manmohan Gavvala4Neetha Kundoor5Srilatha Bashetti6MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, School of Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, University of KNRUHS, Hyderabad, Telangana, IndiaMD, Senior Resident, Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, IndiaMD, Associate Professor, Department of Dermatology, Venereology& Leprosy, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, Telangana, IndiaMD, Professor, Department of Dermatology, Venereology, & Leprosy, Gandhi Medical College, Secunderabad, Telangana, IndiaMD, Professor & HOD, Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Hyderabad, Telangana, IndiaMD, Principal, Professor & HOD, Department of Biochemistry, Mamta Institute of Medical Sciences, Bachupally, Telangana, IndiaPhD, Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Dr. Patnam Mahender reddy Institute of Medical Sciences, Chevella, Telangana, IndiaBackground: The assessment blueprint is a calibrated dossier, which is a meticulously designed document that proactively compiles all educational content and its anticipated outcomes comprehensively. This blueprint is a powerful tool that integrates subject matter, learning objectives (including skills, knowledge, and attitude), tools, and methods to assess the content.Objectives: The primary goal of this study was to develop a blueprint for clinical skill competencies within the Department of Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy (DVL) for medical undergraduates at the Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (AIMSR) in Hyderabad, India.Methods: The faculty of DVL and the curriculum coordinator developed a blueprint for the mentioned department at AIMSR in collaboration with Gandhi and Osmania Medical College. Faculty members provided feedback on the blueprint.Results: The feedback results are presented in terms of percentages. Notably, 70% of the faculty members expressed the view that blueprint assessments enhance the validity of assessments and appropriately assign weightage to topics of public health significance.Conclusion: Incorporating blueprints into both summative and formative assessments enhances quality, validity, and reliability. It represents one of the most acceptable approaches for medical students to balance learning and practical application of concepts.https://sdme.kmu.ac.ir/article_92373_c008a0014babbbcb94fc2ddc36873262.pdfblueprintdvlmedical educationcompetency based medical educationclinical skills
spellingShingle Harshita Reddy.B
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Developing and Validating an Assessment Blueprint for Clinical Skill Competencies in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy for Phase II and Phase III Medical Students
Strides in Development of Medical Education
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dvl
medical education
competency based medical education
clinical skills
title Developing and Validating an Assessment Blueprint for Clinical Skill Competencies in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy for Phase II and Phase III Medical Students
title_full Developing and Validating an Assessment Blueprint for Clinical Skill Competencies in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy for Phase II and Phase III Medical Students
title_fullStr Developing and Validating an Assessment Blueprint for Clinical Skill Competencies in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy for Phase II and Phase III Medical Students
title_full_unstemmed Developing and Validating an Assessment Blueprint for Clinical Skill Competencies in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy for Phase II and Phase III Medical Students
title_short Developing and Validating an Assessment Blueprint for Clinical Skill Competencies in Dermatology, Venereology, and Leprosy for Phase II and Phase III Medical Students
title_sort developing and validating an assessment blueprint for clinical skill competencies in dermatology venereology and leprosy for phase ii and phase iii medical students
topic blueprint
dvl
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competency based medical education
clinical skills
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