In an ideal world, medical school assessments would be a powerful mastery tool. After all, the ultimate goal is for medical students to become capable practitioners. In reality, it’s no secret faculty members struggle with a general lack of clarity when evaluating competencies...
Do you happen to know if there is a Starbucks on campus? Will I be able to find healthy options in the dining hall? What are the professors like here? Comparing colleges can be a daunting task, as many institutions offer attractive amenities to entice prospective...
Historically, teaching and assessment in higher education have been an effort based on trial and error. Too often, faculty striving to use innovative teaching methods had to give it the “old college try,” hoping for a successful lesson. Of course, even the definition of a...
If you’ve spent any time around children, you’ve likely heard “That’s not fair!” shouted a time or two. Kids are obsessed with fairness–one extra goldfish cracker in their sibling’s plastic snack time bowl and tears ensue. As we age and become slightly wiser, we come...
Often, in healthcare education, we feel the pressure to admit the right students. Many program accreditors ask schools to analyze their admissions criteria and outcomes to ensure the admissions process is working well. But what does it mean to admit the “right” student? What recipe...
Did you know that (similar to laundry, dancing, and martinis) data can be dirty? Manual input processes, employee turnover, and a lack of time are all contributors to poor data hygiene. Which hinders your ability to make sound, data-driven decisions. The start and end of...