Workshop participants will learn how to construct multiple-choice questions that avoid common pitfalls that unintentionally mislead learners or fail to assess meaningful learning. Use of test-item analyses to evaluate the reliability of multiple-choice tests will also be explained. Participants will discuss and evaluate example questions and test-item data, and are encouraged to bring their own examples to work with during the workshop.
Objectives
Upon completion, workshop participants will be able to:
Facilitator
Jay Parkes, PhD, Educational Psychology Program; Individual, Family, and Community Education, UNM
Accreditation
The University of New Mexico School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of New Mexico School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Registration Information
CME certified events are subject to registration fees. Registration and fee schedule information appears below.
Upon registration, you will receive a confirmation email including additional workshop information and instructions regarding remitting payment, if applicable.
Registration Fees
The deadline to register for CME certified workshops is 10 business days prior to the date of the event.
| Dollar Amount | Class of Registrant | Types of Payment Accepted |
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$140.00 |
UNM/HSC Employee |
Tuition remission benefit (for eligible UNM employees) or credit card payment through UNM Marketplace |
|
$160.00 |
Non-UNM participant |
Credit card payment through UNM Marketplace |
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$0.00 |
UNM students of any level, residents, fellows, postdocs, preceptors, or volunteer faculty |
Sponsored by the UNM School of Medicine Office of Education |
The following categories of registrants, sponsored by the UNM School of Medicine Office of Education, may (if eligible) receive CME credit without incurring a registration fee: UNM students of any level, residents, fellows, postdocs, preceptors, or volunteer faculty. If an alternate of payment than those listed is required, please contact CPL prior to registration.
Payment of registration fees is due no later than five (5) business days prior to the event. Please see registration form for more information.
Full refunds are available to those providing written or email cancellation requests up to one week (5 business days) prior to the event date. Refunds less a $40 administration fee will be available to those who provide written cancellation within four (4) business days of the event date. No refunds will be provided for cancelations received the day before or the day of the event, or for those who register but fail to attend.
To arrange for a special session for your group, e-mail hsc-cpl@salud.unm.edu or call (505) 272-3942.
Mailing Address
Office for Continuous Professional Learning
MSC09 5370 1 UNM
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Phone: 505.272.3942
Fax: 505.272.8604
Email: HSC-CPL@salud.unm.edu
Physical Address
Medical Building Two
2501 Frontier Ave NE #201
Albuquerque, NM 87106
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