Context: As a proposed alternative to the traditional recertification examination, CATALYST is a longitudinal formative assessment platform created on cognitive learning principles. CATALYST was designed by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners to encourage more complex and durable practice-relevant learning and demonstration of ongoing competencies.
Objective: To investigate the value of the CATALYST platform using board diplomates' subjective feedback and comparison of performance on CATALYST questions with performance on board examinations.
Context: As a proposed alternative to the traditional recertification examination, CATALYST is a longitudinal formative assessment platform created on cognitive learning principles. CATALYST was designed by the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners to encourage more complex and durable practice-relevant learning and demonstration of ongoing competencies.
Objective: To investigate the value of the CATALYST platform using board diplomates' subjective feedback and comparison of performance on CATALYST questions with performance on board examinations.