Looking into the Crystal Ball: Industry Trends and Shaping the Future Direction of Examinations

Times, they are a-changin! The world of assessments and certifications are transforming before our eyes. As leaders in this industry, we have a responsibility to not only meet the challenge but play an active role in reimagining the assessments of the future. This session will share with participants current testing trends within the medical community and across non-medical credentialing bodies. We will explore the continuously evolving challenge of aligning the assessment (including content and item/exam format) and maintenance of credentials with real-world experiences that candidates face on the job. We will also discuss shifts in the industry to have credentialing exams reflect a more well-rounded skill set through such processes as competency modeling. We will also share multiple examples of how and why different credentialing organizations are looking to redesign their programs to allow for alternative pathways to a credential.

To expand beyond the conventional methods for licensure and certification, we need innovative ways to meet the needs of the future candidates as well as innovative ways to allow future candidates to demonstrate their competence . The future is ours – let’s learn from the past and transform the future for the better!