Yong, Enhui, Manoharan, Karthick and Gent, David 
ORCID: 0000-0002-0365-913X
(2022)
The European Examination in Core Cardiology in Focus: Evaluation and Recommendations Using Educational Theory.
Journal of European CME, 11 (1).
p. 2055266.
Abstract
The European Examination in Core Cardiology (EECC) is a knowledge-based postgraduate examination for cardiology specialists in Europe. It is designed to assess if a trainee has gained sufficient knowledge for independent specialist practice in core cardiology. A critical evaluation of the ECCC was undertaken using current educational theory. Miller's Pyramid was considered, and the Utility Equation was employed in a mixed methods approach. The utility analysis findings were that the EECC measured well on reliability and validity although improvement could be made in educational impact, cost-effectiveness and accessibility. Recommendations for enhancement were then put forward. No assessment instrument is perfect, and it is important to remember that the EECC is one component of assessment strategy for specialist trainees, complementing other evidence of professional competence. After appraisal, while improvement can be made, the EECC fulfils its ambitions of assessment.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Cardiology, European, assessment, educational theory, medical education |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Life Courses and Medical Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Symplectic Admin |
| Date Deposited: | 06 Feb 2024 11:12 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Feb 2024 11:12 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/21614083.2022.2055266 |
| Open Access URL: | https://doi.org/10.1080/21614083.2022.2055266 |
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| URI: | https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3178471 |
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