Workshop Facilitators: Prof Katharine Boursicot, Prof Sandra Kemp, Prof Jennifer Williams, Prof Brian Jolly and Dr Lucy Wilding

The ESMEA Course accredited by AMEE introduces the fundamental principles of assessment for healthcare professions educators who are involved with assessing undergraduate students,
graduate trainees and practicing doctors and who wish to gain a thorough foundation in assessment. After completing the course, participants will have acquired a vocabulary and a framework for understanding essential concepts in assessment, and familiarity with the principles for their practical implementation. This course is designed for health professional educators who want a  comprehensive introduction to evidence-based assessment principles, and also for experienced educators who would like an update on contemporary best practice in assessment.