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An evaluation of the assessment tool used for extensive mini-dissertations in the Master's Degree in Family Medicine, University of the Free State

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 56 , issue 2 , 2014 , pages: 125–133

DOI: 10.1080/20786204.2014.10855350

Author(s): H Brits Department of Family Medicine, , J Bezuidenhout Office of the Dean, , WJ Steinberg Department of Family Medicine, , G Joubert Department of Biostatistics Faculty of Health Sciences,

Keywords: mini-dissertation , assessment tool , family medicine , Master's Degree

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Abstract

Background: Family Medicine became a speciality in South Africa in 2007. Postgraduate studies in Family Medicine changed from part-time Master of Family Medicine (MFamMed) to a full-time Master of Medicine (Family Medicine) [MMed(Fam)] degree, with changes in the curriculum and assessment criteria. The overall goal of this study was to evaluate the current assessment tool for extensive mini-dissertations in the postgraduate programme for Family Medicine, at the University of the Free State, and if necessary, to produce a valid and reliable assessment tool that is user-friendly.

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