Recently concluded PBRM NTTC Test Construction Seminar

The PBRM together with the NTTC has concluded a successful seminar on Test Constrution, OSCE and Mini-CEX this April 22, 2006. It was held at the 12th Floor of Manila Doctors Hospital.


Dr. Jose Alvin Mojica together with Dr. Ma. Cecilia Alinea and Dr. Nomar Alviar gave their lecture on Test Construction, Mini-CEX, OSCE and Setting the passing rate respectively.

The following PBRM/PARM members who attended are:

BOE: Dr. Minda Cabrera
VMMC: Dr. Bobsie Cadiao, Dr. Tonette Gabua, Dr. Al Azarcon
UST: Dr. Det Dizon, Dr. Gerry Montes, Dr. Romil Martinez
POC: Dr. Raul Cembrano, Dr. Carmela Acacio
PGH: Dr. Mona Lim-Dungca, Dr. Dorothy Dy Ching Bing - Agsaoay
Present BOG: Dr. Arnel Malaya, Dr. Angie Garcia, Dr. Edmund Martinez, Dr. Pie Aycardo, Dr. Esi Morales

It was well received by the attendees. Lecture slides were graciously provided by the lecturers for reference. The meeting was also documented and will be transferred to DVD format for the the present and future PBRM officers, examiners and attendees to view and review.

PBRM would like to thank the lecturers and attendees for giving their weekend for this valuable step of PBRM.

PBRM would also like to thank Dr. Minda Cabrera, the new Board Examiner who came all the way from Iloilo to be with the PBRM seminar.

Pfizer graciously helped and supported PBRM for this event.

The goal of this seminar is to strengthen and pursue the PBRM's stand of making a better and quality exam for its constituents.

Other pictures of the event can be seen by clicking on the title of this blogpost.

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PBRM NTTC Seminar on Test Construction Schedule

As a continuation of the Seminar Announcement the list below is the Schedule of Activities for April 22, 2006

12 to 1 pm Registration/Lunch
1 to 1:15pm Welcome Address Dr. Malaya
1:15 to 2pm Expectation Setting Dr. JAP Mojica
Lecture 1: Planning for an Exam
Lecture 2:The Multiple Choice Question
2 to 2:30pm
Lecture 3: Mini Clinical Examination (Mini-Cex) Dr. MCD Alinea
2:30 to 3pm
Lecture 4: Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) Dr. N Alviar
3 to 3:30pm
Lecture 5: Setting the Minimum Pass Level Dr. N Alviar
3:30 to 5pm Working Break
Critique of Sample Written and Oral Examinations Dr. JAP Mojica, Dr. MCD Alinea, Dr. N. Alviar
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Workshop for PBRM examiners (VENUE REVISED as of April 19 2006)

The PBRM together with National Teacher Training Center (NTTC) for Health Professionals will be conducting a Workshop on Test Construction: Multiple Choice Question, Mini-Clinical Examination and Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) for Board examiners, officers and representatives from all PMR training institutions.

When: April 22, 2006 (Saturday) 12 Noon till 5 PM

Where: 12th Floor Manila Doctors Hospital, UN Ave Manila. Pay Parking beside Kalaw st (VENUE CHANGED as of April 19, 2006)

Who: Dr. Alvin Mojica together with 2 other lecturers will be conducting the seminar for the PBRM officers together with 3 representatives from all the 4 PM&R training institutions. (Veterans, UP, UST, POC)

This will be in preparation for the PBRM examiners and representatives from the training institutions in making and/or creating test questions for the PBRM examinees.

Any inquiries from the PBRM community please forward to our present PBRM Secretary or PBRM email.

Thank you and Happy Easter to all!

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