Comparing writing proficiency assessments used in professional medical registration: a methodology to inform policy and practice
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University of BedfordshireIssue Date
2020-10-13Subjects
English language assessmentmedical test
writing assessment
language policy
IELTS
Subject Categories::X162 Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
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Internationally trained doctors wishing to register and practise in an English-speaking country typically have to demonstrate that they can communicate effectively in English, including writing proficiency. Various English language proficiency (ELP) tests are available worldwide and are used for such licensing purposes. This means that medical registration bodies face the question of which test(s) will meet their needs, ideally reflecting the demands of their professional environment. This article reports a mixed-methods study to survey the policy and practice of health-care registration organisations in the UK and worldwide. The study aimed to identify ELP tests that were, or could be, considered as suitable for medical registration purposes and to understand the differences between them. The paper discusses what the study revealed about the function and comparability of different writing tests used in professional registration as well as the complex criteria a professional body may prioritise when selecting a test. Although the original study was completed in 2015, the paper takes account of subsequent changes in policy and practice. It offers a practical methodology and worked example which may be of interest and value to other researchers, language testers and policymakers as they face challenges in selecting and making comparisons across tests.Citation
Chan S, Taylor L (2020) 'Comparing writing proficiency assessments used in professional medical registration: a methodology to inform policy and practice', Assessing Writing, 46 (100493)Publisher
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Assessing WritingAdditional Links
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1075293520300544Type
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enISSN
1075-2935Sponsors
General Medical Council (GMC133)ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1016/j.asw.2020.100493
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