Date post: | 25-Dec-2015 |
Category: |
Documents |
Upload: | opal-heath |
View: | 216 times |
Download: | 1 times |
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
An Overview of the New MCAT Exam
Marc KroopnickManager, MCAT2015 Development & Psychometrics
Presentation made at the Introductory Physics for the Life Sciences Conference
Arlington, VAMarch 14, 2014
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
Today’s Agenda• Overview of exam changes
• Schedule
• Description of the Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems section
• Support for Students, Advisors, and Faculty
• Outreach
• Q&A
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
Overview of Exam Changes
• Preserve what works best
• Eliminate what doesn’t
• Enrich exam with concepts that future physicians are likely to need
• Use a testing format that has proven to be successful
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
4
Schedule• The new exam will launch in the spring of 2015
• The current exam will be administered for the last time in January 2015
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
MCAT2015 Exam – Four Sections
Biological & Biochemical
Foundations of Living Systems
Chemical & Physical
Foundations of Biological Systems
Psychological, Social, & Biological
Foundations of Behavior
Critical Analysis & Reasoning Skills
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
6
What’s innovative?• Mirrors the interdisciplinary nature of scientists’
work
• Asks examinees to use their knowledge, not repeat it
• Speaks to current initiatives in competency-based science education
• Recognizes the behavioral and socio-cultural determinants of health
• Balances testing in the natural sciences with testing in the social and behavioral sciences and critical analysis and reasoning
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
Natural and Behavioral/Social Sciences sections:
Natural or Behavioral/ Social Sciences Concepts
Scientific inquiry, reasoning, research methods, and statistics skills
Questions
Questions will ask examinees to combine: • knowledge of natural or behavioral/social
sciences concepts with • scientific inquiry, reasoning, research methods
and statistics skills to solve problems that demonstrate readiness for medical school
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
8
MCAT2015 – 4 Sections, 4 Scores
Biological & Biochemical
Foundations of Living Systems
Chemical & Physical
Foundations of Biological Systems
Psychological, Social, & Biological
Foundations of Behavior
Critical Analysis & Reasoning Skills
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
9
Chemical & Physical Foundations of
Biological Systems
Solve problems combining knowledge of chemical and physical foundational concepts with scientific inquiry and reasoning skills that demonstrate one is ready for medical school.
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
10
Concept 4•Complex living organisms transport materials, sense their environment, process signals, and respond to changes using processes that can be understood in terms of physical principles.
Concept 5•The principles that govern chemical interactions and reactions form the basis for a broader understanding of the molecular dynamics of living systems.
Chemical & Physical Foundations of
Biological Systems
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
11
Chemical & Physical Foundations of
Biological Systems
Exam content draw from:• Introductory general chemistry – approx. 30%• Introductory organic chemistry – approx. 15%• Introductory physics – approx. 25%• First semester biochemistry – approx. 25%• Introductory biology – approx. 5%
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
12
Chemical & Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
Foundational Concept 4
Complex living organisms transport materials, sense their environment, process signals, and respond to changes using processes that can be understood in terms of physical principles.
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
13
Chemical & Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
4A: Translational motion, forces, work, energy, and equilibrium in living systems
4B: Importance of fluids for the circulation of blood, gas movement, and gas exchange
4C: Electrochemistry and electrical circuits and their elements
4D: How light and sound interact with matter4E: Atoms, nuclear decay, electronic structure, and atomic
chemical behavior
Content Categories
Foundational Concept 4
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
14
Chemical & Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
4C: Electrochemistry and electrical circuits and their elements
• Electrostatics (PHY)• Circuit Elements (PHY)• Magnetism (PHY)• Electrochemistry (GC)• Specialized Cell – Nerve Cell (BIO)
Content Category
Foundational Concept 4
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
15
Chemical & Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
Foundational Concept 5
The principles that govern chemical interactions and reactions form the basis for a broader understanding of the molecular dynamics of living systems.
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
16
Chemical & Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
5A: Unique nature of water and its solutions5B: Nature of molecules and intermolecular interactions 5C: Separation and purification methods5D: Structure, function, and reactivity of biologically-relevant
molecules5E: Principles of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics
Content Categories
Foundational Concept 5
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
17
Chemical & Physical Foundations of Biological Systems
5E: Principles of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics
• Enzymes (BC, BIO)• Principles of Bioenergetics (BC)• Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions – Thermochemistry,
Thermodynamics (GC, PHY)• Rate Processes in Chemical Reactions – Kinetics and Equilibrium (GC)
Content Category
Foundational Concept 5
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
18
Scientific Inquiry & Reasoning Skills
Knowledge of Scientific Concepts & Principles
Scientific Reasoning and Problem Solving
Reasoning About the Design
and Execution of Research
Data-based and Statistical Reasoning
1
2
3
4
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
Natural and Behavioral/Social Sciences sections:
Natural or Behavioral/ Social Sciences Concepts
Scientific inquiry, reasoning, research methods, and statistics skills
Questions
Questions will ask examinees to combine: • knowledge of natural or behavioral/social
sciences concepts with • scientific inquiry, reasoning, research methods
and statistics skills to solve problems that demonstrate readiness for medical school
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
Support for Students, Advisors and Faculty
• Developing resources for: Prospective examinees Pre-health advisors and faculty
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
Resources for prospective examinees:• The Preview Guide for MCAT2015 (free)
• Detailed descriptions for all 4 sections, including knowledge and skills tested
• Detailed topic lists• Sample test questions
• Videos describing MCAT2015 and preparation• Dedicated web site: www.aamc.org/mcat2015
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
Resources for prospective examinees:• Free, on-line Khan Academy video tutorials and
review questions In collaboration with the AAMC, and with
funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Developed by medical students First video tutorials launched in October 2013 500 videos (and 1,000 review questions)
anticipated by this summer
• Sociology and Psychology Textbook Resource (May 2013)
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
MCAT2015 Exam: Test Preparation
• MCAT2015 Interactive Content Outline
• The Official Guide to the MCAT, Fourth Edition (2015 Exam)
• Sample Test
23
www.aamc.org/mcat2015
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
Resources for pre-health advisors and other faculty:
• The Preview Guide for the MCAT2015 Exam• Presentation materials that can be used with
colleagues and students• Webinar recordings on exam content• Course-Mapping Tool for the MCAT2015 Exam
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
Pre-health Collection within MedEdPORTAL’s iCollaborative• Online repository of instructional materials recommended
for teaching pre-health competencies
• 100+ pre-health teaching resources in the collection, including self-study materials
• Searchable by competency, MCAT2015 Foundational Concepts, or key words
• User community comments and shares resources
• Khan Academy video tutorials and review questions included
www.mededportal.org/icollaborative/pre-health
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
• Share a resource you created
• Refer a resource you like
www.mededportal.org/icollaborative/pre-health
Help Us Grow the Pre-health Collection!
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
New Call for Submissions• Submit an original resource that teaches a pre-
health competency• Six prizes of $750 for best submission
• biology• biochemistry• chemistry• physics• psychology • sociology
• Opens May 1, submissions due June 30, 2014
www.mededportal.org/icollaborative/pre-health
Questions? Juan [email protected]
Ralf [email protected]
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
30
MCAT2015 Exam: Outreach
www.aamc.org/mcat2015/admins
Ideas? E-mail [email protected]
• Q-UPP eNewsletter and webinars
• Resources for medical schools, pre-health advisors, undergraduate faculty and pre-med students—find it all on our website!
• Outreach to a broad audience• Students without pre-health advisors• Under-resourced undergraduate institutions
without formal health advising programs
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
Questions?
www.aamc.org/mcat2015/admins
MCAT® is a program of the Association of American Medical Colleges and related trademarks owned by the Association includes Medical College Admissions Test, MCAT and MCAT2015
Thank you!