Validation and cut-off scoring of the assessment implementation measure (AIM) tool in undergraduate medical education

The validated AIM tool and statistically established cutoff score provide a standardized measure for institutions to evaluate and improve their assessment programs. EFA factor analysis grouped 29 of the 30 items into 7 factors, demonstrating good construct validity. The tool demonstrated good reliability via Cronbach's alpha, and a cutoff score of 77 was calculated through ROC curve analysis. This tool can guide faculty development initiatives and support quality assurance processes in medical schools.

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BMC Medical Education
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2025-09-25
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-07862-9
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Innovations in Medical Education
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Validation and cut-off scoring of the assessment implementation measure (AIM) tool in undergraduate medical education

Madiha Sajjad, Rehan Ahmed Khan, K Mohammad
BMC Medical Education
Innovations in Medical Education
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Validation and cut-off scoring of the assessment implementation measure (AIM) tool in undergraduate medical education

Madiha Sajjad, Rehan Ahmed Khan, K Mohammad
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The validated AIM tool and statistically established cutoff score provide a standardized measure for institutions to evaluate and improve their assessment programs. EFA factor analysis grouped 29 of the 30 items into 7 factors, demonstrating good construct validity. The tool demonstrated good reliability via Cronbach's alpha, and a cutoff score of 77 was calculated through ROC curve analysis. This tool can guide faculty development initiatives and support quality assurance processes in medical schools.

BMC Medical EducationVol. 25(1)
Rawalpindi Medical University (PK), Riphah International University (PK)
Openalex Percentile: Top 65%
Innovations in Medical Education
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