Fidelity or Futility?: Let’s CHAT about WBA

Workplace-based assessments (WBAs): what’s not to love? A lot apparently. It seems there is a tidal wave of pushback to contemporary efforts to implement new WBA and direct observation. In this episode we unpack what this is all about. Episode Host: Jason R. FrankEpisode articlePhinney, L. B., Fluet, A., O’Brien, B. C., Seligman, L., & Hauer, K. E. (2022). Beyond Checking Boxes: Exploring Tensions With Use of a Workplace-Based Assessment Tool for Formative Assessment in Clerkships. Academic Medicine, 97(10), 1511. https://doi.org/10.1097/ACM.00000000000047Episode webpageHosts: Lara Varpio, Jason Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda SnellTechnical Producer: Samuel LundbergExecutive Producer: Teresa SöröProduction of Unit for teaching and learning at Karolinska Institutet

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Drop into the conversation between the four hosts who discuss articles addressing health professions education. While the content is rigorous, the hosts offer light hearted and accessible insights, making this podcast part of many scholars’ regular listening schedule. The podcast is hosted by Jason R Frank, Jonathan Sherbino, Linda Snell and Lara Varpio and produced by Unit for teaching and learning, Karolinska Institutet.