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Learn more about what makes a high quality Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) item.
It can be challenging to develop or review MCQ assessment items for medical education. In this introductory online course, we hope to cover some of the basics of what constitutes a well-designed item, common errors, and other considerations.
Developed in collaboration with the Medical Council of Canada, and funded through the McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences’ Education Innovation grant.
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