Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to enhance the validity of the exam bank at Liaquat National Medical College (LNMC), Karachi, through the development and evaluation of the exam blueprinting process as part of an ongoing quality assurance initiative. Study design and setting: This study was conducted at Liaquat National Medical College (LNMC), Karachi. Participants included key stakeholders i. faculty members, ii-officials from the examination department (involved in the development of the fourth-year MBBS neuroscience exam blueprint), and iii-students. Methodology: Ethical approval for this study was taken by the LNMC Ethics Review Committee. For the ease of understanding, this article was divided into two sections: In first section, the stepwise approach of blueprint development was discussed whereas the second section dealt with feedback from 105 Year 4 MBBS students, feedback from faculty involved in this process and lastly, the experiences of examination unit personnel were explored. Results: Following the Calgary model by Coderre et al., blueprint for undergraduate MBBS theory exam was developed. Students (85%) agreed that the exam accurately assessed the taught content. Faculty expressed satisfaction with the blueprinting process, noting improvements in exam quality, topic representation, and the elimination of redundant questions. Examination unit personnel reported better time management and improved alignment with curricular objectives. Initial challenges, such as faculty’s lack of training and resistance were also identified. Conclusion: The blueprinting process significantly enhanced alignment of theory exam with educational objectives thereby ensuring the content validity. Continued training and institutional support are vital to overcoming initial challenges
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