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Some of the available medical selection tools which seek to choose other non-academic characteristics are interviews, mini multiple interviews (MMI) and situational judgement tests (Patterson et al. 2016).
Situational Judgement Tests (SJT) involve presenting students with a work-related scenario and asking how they would respond.
A potential solution lies in the use of Situational Judgement Tests (SJTs) which have gained popularity due to robust psychometric evidence and potential for large-scale administration.
The UKCAT Board is currently trialling a new set of 'Situational Judgement Tests' (SJTs), as are already used for the recruitment of health professionals [ 24].
The findings suggest that such questions should not be included in undergraduate examinations and may raise issues with the introduction of Situational Judgement Tests into Foundation Years selection.
The report promotes the use of contextual admissions, greater use of multiple mini-interviews (MMIs), aptitude testing and situational judgement tests (SJTs) and outreach programs, all of which have shown effectiveness in widening participation [ 1, 9].
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In correlating a behavioural MMI and a situational judgement test, it is worth drawing the theoretical distinction between the two types of questioning.
Two assessments were used in the NAC for candidates who were eligible to work in Australia; the observed multiple mini-interviews (MMI) and the written situational judgement test (SJT).
Similarly, to increase sensitivity to subtle semantic deficits, a 96-trial synonym judgement test with words presented in spoken and written form (Jefferies et al., 2009) was also used.
Further work will also help to elucidate whether the improvement in academic performance and Foundation School preference will translate to the proposed Situational Judgement Testing (SJT) that is being piloted.
The cost-effectiveness of each candidate prediction rule will be compared to a 'clinical judgement' testing strategy and two 'boundary strategies': 1) Performing a urine test in every child meeting the DUTY eligibility criteria, and 2) No testing, the diagnosis of UTI is made clinically.
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