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A guide to situational judgment tests
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View ArticleWhy programs need to reconsider fit in admissions
What is fit? Fit can be a hard term to define, but many people in higher education admissions and workplace recruitment tend to define it as ‘culture fit.’ This refers to the applicant’s “attitude,...
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To achieve equity, help medical students thrive, not just survive
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Recruiting and selecting diverse physical therapists
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View ArticleManaging curriculum change as you move towards CBE
To better serve the goal of graduating practice-ready professionals who can consistently provide high quality oral care, dental schools are moving towards competency-based education (CBE). However,...
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4 factors to consider in teacher candidates
Holden and Kitchen (2006) said “because teacher education programs have low rates of attrition, failure, and withdrawal (Childs & Ferguson, 2015; Kosnik, Brown, & Beck, 2005), admissions...
View ArticleIntroducing The Altus 2022
We are thrilled to announce The Altus, our annual magazine, is now ready for you to dive into! This year, The Altus contains a wide range of insightful and educational content from leading experts in...
View ArticleWhat features should your new education management solution have?
Developing, implementing, and continuously improving your health professions education program pose significant administrative overhead. These processes require the collection, organization, and...
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How value alignment assesses fit more objectively
Fit, often referred to as ‘culture fit’, is the applicant’s alignment with a program’s culture in terms of their motivation, attitude, and values, not the individual decision-maker’s values. However,...
View ArticleDoes Response Format Impact Demographic Differences in Casper Test Performance?
In 2021, we conducted an experiment to determine whether alternative test response formats could reduce demographic differences in Casper test performance. In an effort to design a more equitable...
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Open response situational judgement tests in UK admissions
A lack of empathy from a professional, such as healthcare professionals, can cause a huge distrust between the service user and professional that may last for years. There may also be other situations...
View ArticleImproving LCME accreditation outcomes with Altus
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View ArticleUsing Altus to improve accreditation outcomes
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Improve diversity and inclusion within your business school
“Admissions models that consider candidates based not only on academic achievement but on life experiences, leadership background, and potential…can result in more equitable opportunities for...
View ArticleBalancing act: Writing the MSPE letter
The purpose of the Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE)—equivalent to the Medical School Performance Record (MSPR) in Canada—is to provide residency program directors with an objective summary...
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4 benefits of Casper for your UK admissions process
There’s more that can be done to increase diversity within universities in the UK and, ultimately, service-based professions. Even with widening participation schemes in place, you are still 60% more...
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Improving Data Quality for Student Affairs and Curriculum
Using data to inform policy reform and improve support structures for learners is standard in departments of student affairs and curriculum. However, data is only useful when it’s organized, accurate,...
View ArticleHow holistic admissions help diversify the teaching workforce
Only 32.3% of Canadians consider their ethnic origin to be Canadian suggesting the majority of Canadians identify with a culture outside of the country in which they live. Canada’s LGBTQ+ population...
View Article3 benefits of Snapshot: a video interview tool for admissions
The common use of unstructured interviews in UK admissions is proven to be time consuming and costly for both the course and the applicant. Research shows non-standardised reviews are often...
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