end of rotation exam

[beano]

Are programs required to use PAEA end of rotation exams or can they create their own?  

[SHU-CH]

No - programs can use whatever exam they wish, including their own. The PAEA exams have a few positives and negatives which quickly come to mind:

 

Negatives:

They are new and may be a little buggy.

They scores are typically lower than on "in-house" exams.

They faculty do not get to see the exams, so if a student does not perform well it may be more difficult to counsel them.

They can be somewhat expensive to use.

 

Positives:

Less workload for faculty.

The software platform is very secure - cheaters will get caught.

They will eventually allow for student performance to be compared across a larger cohort of peers.

They are designed to mimic the experience of taking the PANCE.