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Piper, David Warren – 1994
This book offers a descriptive account of the world of the British external examiner: who they are, what they do, how they are appointed, and what problems they face. Findings are based on a questionnaire survey of and personal interviews with examiners. The external examiner is independent of the university awarding the degree and quite…
Descriptors: Examiners, Experimenter Characteristics, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
Peer reviewedSwanson, David B.; And Others – Academic Medicine, 1992
Discussion of the newly modified United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 reviews the test, phase-in plans, and potential impact on basic biomedical sciences education. It is recommended that medical schools not use the test as the sole criterion for promotion to the third year and carefully review other examination-related requirements…
Descriptors: Curriculum Design, Degree Requirements, Educational Change, Higher Education
