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Annual workshop to assist specialization academy of content experts with item writing.

Writing good multiple-choice questions (MCQs) can be difficult. MCQs often contain technical flaws that provide an advantage to "test-wise" examinees, and they sometimes focus on content that is relatively unimportant from a clinical perspective.

This item-writing workshop focuses on preparing and reviewing MCQs that assess application of clinical knowledge in patient care situations, rather than just recall of isolated facts.

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Initial introductions, presentation by PSI Representatives, and Incentive Award announcements. Location TBD, Room TBD

9:45 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (lunch break 12:00 – 1:30 pm)
Item Writing Sessions

Lunch will be held from 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Location TBD, Room TBD

Breakout Room 1: Location TBD, Room TBD
— Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
— Clinical Electrophysiology
— Wound Management

Breakout Room 2: Location TBD, Room TBD
— Geriatrics
— Pediatrics

Breakout Room 3: Location TBD, Room TBD
— Neurology
— Women's Health

Breakout Room 4: Location TBD, Room TBD
— Sports
— Oncology

Breakout Room 5: Location TBD, Room TBD
— Orthopaedics

Workshop Objectives

The workshop will be run in an interactive, seminar-style format that also includes small-group activities.

At the conclusion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Learn to effectively utilize established Dimensions system for item submission
  • Recognize, correct and avoid commonly occurring technical flaws in MCQ phrasing
  • Select topics for MCQs that are suitable for the physical therapy specialty examinations
  • Write (and rewrite) MCQs assessing application of clinical knowledge in patient care situations
  • Learning out to effectively incorporate images and multi-media in MCQs
  • Participate effectively in group review of MCQs
Other ABPTS Events at CSM 2026

ABPTS Specialty and Proficiency Ceremony
ABPTS Certification Recognition Reception
MOSC Forum

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