Specialization Academy of Content Experts (SACE) Workshop

Date:	February 12, 2025
Time:	8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location:	Hilton Americas, Texas Ballroom, Multiple Salons, Houston, TX
Type:	Course

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. Hilton Americas, Grand Ballroom G

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. in Hilton Americas, Grand Ballroom D

Breakout Room 1: Hilton Americas, Grand Ballroom G
— Cardiovascular and Pulmonary
— Clinical Electrophysiology
— Wound Management

Breakout Room 2: Hilton Americas, Grand Ballroom E
— Geriatrics
— Pediatrics

Breakout Room 3: Hilton Americas, Grand Ballroom H
— Neurology
— Women's Health

Breakout Room 4: Hilton Americas, Grand Ballroom F
— Sports
— Oncology

Breakout Room 5: Hilton Americas, Grand Ballroom I
— 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