Why did ACLAM eliminate the Exam Review sessions which used to provide Continuing Education to Diplomates?
Our consultants have advised us that the dual purpose of certification AND continuing education is not appropriate for a high-stakes certification exam. This exam should serve a single purpose – that is, to distinguish a board-certified specialist from those who do not qualify. Failure to adhere to adequate security measures can result in sharing, with some candidates, of test context, materials covered, and potentially even test items, intentionally or unintentionally, making the examination unfair for others, especially those seeking certification by the experience route. In addition, the requirement for members of the College to produce large numbers of new test items every year strains the abilities of the Exam Committee and other associated committees to produce high quality test items, threatening the quality of the overall exam. Most importantly, the consultant advised that we are NOT in compliance with accepted (and legally defensible) psychometric standards if we continue to u
