Description: 
This workshop will guide participants in developing and critiquing multiple choice questions (MCQs) that test higher levels of thinking and the application of cumulative knowledge, as well as facilitate the banking of test questions with identifying labels and performance results. Participants will leave the workshop with guidelines, practice, and one or more quality higher level/cumulative questions that apply to their area of expertise.

Objectives:
After this session, participants should be able to:
• Describe the essential elements of a well-written MCQ
• Critique MCQs based on identified criteria
• Identify the level of thinking being assessed by a specific MCQ
• Explain the benefits to learning of clinical vignette questions
• Create and/or revise quality single-best-answer questions based on established
   criteria to actualize test blueprint
• Construct a concept-based test blueprint for assessment
• Advocate for evidence-based question-writing principles and practices

Length/Frequency:
This three and one-half hour workshop is offered two or three times a year. The next scheduled session is listed in the Calendar section.

 CME Credit Hours:

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Office of Continuing

Medical Education is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing

Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

 The Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this educational activity

for a maximum of 3.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s).TM   Physicians should

claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 Registration Fees:
• UNM School of Medicine Faculty & Residents - No Charge
• Other UNM Faculty & Staff - $50
• Faculty & Staff from Other Institutions - $100

 Please Note: Attendance is by advance registration only.