Psychometrics and Assessment

The Psychometrics and Assessment team at the American Board of Surgery is responsible for designing, evaluating, and ensuring the reliability and validity of the examinations used for board certification. This team conducts research on assessment methodologies, analyzes test data, and develops psychometric tools to enhance the examination process, thereby upholding the standards and integrity of surgical certification. Additionally, they collaborate on ongoing learning initiatives to support surgeons in maintaining their board certification.