Health Professional Assessment Consultancy

Our Director, Kathy Boursicot, delivered a plenary lecture at the Monash–MAEMHS International Conference on Health Professions Education (MMICHPE 2026), titled “The Engaged Learner: modern approaches to assessment that drive learning.” Thank you to those who engaged in the discussion and contributed thoughtful questions.

More from participants on the Foundations of Assessment Masterclass 👇

Join colleagues from around the world from 13 April to 22 May 2026.

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What do participants say about our Foundations of Assessment Masterclass?

Join colleagues from around the world to explore the principles behind high-quality assessment in health professions education.

Register now: https://www.hpac.sg/workshops-courses/p/foundations-of-assessment

We are pleased to share two new papers co-authored by our Director, Kathy Boursicot, Chair of the AMEE ASPIRE Assessment Panel.

Twelve tips on how to put together a successful applications for ASPIRE award for assessment of students https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0142159X.2025.2610402

ASPIRE for Excellence in Student Assessment: Developing a quality programme of assessment
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0142159X.2026.2621215

Together, these papers provide both the conceptual foundations and the practical strategies needed for institutions considering the AMEE ASPIRE Assessment of Students Award.

A valuable read for anyone planning an ASPIRE application or seeking to strengthen their programme of assessment.

ASPIRE for Excellence in Student Assessment: Developing a quality programme of assessment A critical component of all programmes of instruction in Medical and Health Professions Education (MHPE) disciplines is the assessment of learning and assurance of clinical competency, spanning kno...

Are you a health professional educator looking to build or refresh your assessment expertise?

Join our 6-week online course, Foundations of Assessment (13 April to 22 May 2026).

This course is designed for clinicians, academics, and programme leaders involved in designing, delivering, or quality assuring assessment in the health professions. It is suitable for those new to assessment as well as experienced educators seeking an update on contemporary evidence-based practice.

Register now: https://www.hpac.sg/workshops-courses/p/foundations-of-assessment

📚 Register for our Workplace-Based Assessment & Portfolios course

Are you involved in designing, delivering, or overseeing workplace-based assessment?

This online course is designed for health professions educators seeking a clear, evidence-informed overview of workplace-based assessment and portfolios. It is suitable both for those new to WBA and for experienced educators looking to refine and update their practice.

Register here: https://www.hpac.sg/workshops-courses/p/wba-portfolios

Happy Holidays! 🎄

Important decisions are rarely straightforward.

All the more reason to invest in a well-designed programme of assessment.

Discover how our consulting services support the design and review of robust programmes of assessment in health professions education: https://www.hpac.sg/services-1

Register for our Workplace-Based Assessment & Portfolios Course! 📚

Are you a health professions educator involved in designing, implementing, or managing workplace-based assessments (WBA) at undergraduate or postgraduate levels? Whether you're new to WBA or looking to update your knowledge with the latest theory and best practices, this course is perfect for you!

This online course provides a comprehensive overview of the evidence and best practices in WBA. Participants will:

1. Gain oversight of the evidence from the literature on the development of workplace-based assessment in health sciences education.
2. Develop deeper understanding of the purposes of WBA.
3. Become familiar with a range of WBA tools.
4. Become acquainted with the literature on effective feedback.
5. Acquire skills in observation, scoring, and feedback in the workplace setting.
6. Develop insights into managing systems of WBA, portfolios, and the use of technology.

Register here: https://www.hpac.sg/workshops-courses/p/wba-portfolios

We are pleased to share an exclusive 50% discount on our online courses and workshops for risr/ customers.

Scan the QR code or visit https://www.hpac.sg/workshops-courses to explore upcoming opportunities.

We hope to see you online soon!

🎲 OSCE Gone Wrong Bingo!
How many of these can you cross off from your own OSCE experience?

The good news: our OSCE Masterclass will help you avoid these pitfalls. From blueprinting and station design to delivery and quality assurance, we’ll show you how to run OSCEs smoothly and fairly.

🗓️ Dates: 20th October - 28th November
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🔍 Are you a health professions educator looking to strengthen your expertise in OSCEs?

Join our 6-week online OSCE Masterclass (20 October - 28 November 2025), designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the theory, design, delivery and quality assurance of OSCEs.

Across six modules, you will explore:
📝 Blueprinting, station writing and piloting
👥 Examiner training and calibration
⚙️ Practical logistics and candidate management
📊 Standard setting, score reporting and quality assurance
💡 Contemporary best practice in OSCE pedagogy

Led by experienced tutors with expertise across medicine, dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, pharmacy, and veterinary education.

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