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Walter & Group...
[GH] Joe Libeu of the MCI Testing Committee sends us this message :
Greetings,
In Mike's second paragraph he states that a new MCI needs to lead a test. I am not aware that before a MCI is signed off they need to lead a test and if it is written somewhere I would like to see it. And to my knowledge it is a policy and recommended he observe a CI test before they can be on a testing team Here on the west coast, we feel it is necessary for a new MCI to observe a CI and MCI test before they can be on the test team. This is not written anywhere, it is our policy and it works well. We end up having the new MCI observe a CI test then test with season testers on CI as well as observing a MCI test and then included on a testing team. They will not be leading a test for a while and always test with a seasoned examiner. In my opinion, a new MCI should have to observe a min of 3 CI and MCI test with seasoned examiner and be worked into the lead as CI examiner as they become better in testing.
Regarding new MCI testing, we feel just the opposite of what Mike believes, we find a new MCI in a testing team of a CI to be harder on the testing candidate. This last Fri. I tested a potential MCI candidate with 1 seasoned examiner and a newer MCI. Prior to testing, I asked the newer MCI examiner to submit his oral questions before the test for correctness. This worked out well as when we sat at BFK and discussed the questions, some changes were made to make them more reasonable. I am of the opinion that newer MCI need mentoring and monitoring before the are allowed to lead CI tests.
Regards
Joe Libeu
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[GH] Joe and I discussed this by telephone last evening.
I agree with the suggestions in his first paragraph as an interim solution.
Years ago, right after becoming an MCI, I was given the task of being lead examiner on a CCI exam. All went well, because we had an exceptionally well prepared candidate, and the fact that I'd had many years experience giving medical oral exams. However, in retrospect, I'm sure I was not a competent examiner at that point. It has taken me years to develop CCI and MCI examination techniques which satisfy me. During those years, I participated in many CCI and MCI exams hosted by lead examiners who had much more experience than I'd had. I learned from what they did well.... and from what they did poorly.
Unfortunately, while this "on the job training" is very effective, it takes time. Our CICP is growing at a pace which demands more experienced examiners than we can produce this way, as I see it.
Joe's idea of having a new MCI go over his questions in advance of him participating for the first time on a Master's exam is a good idea in view of the fact that we really don't yet have an organized or "official" way of handling this situation.
As I've previously stated, a Continued Education course, workshop or an alternative method of training new examiners specifically on the examination process is needed.
A well defined protocol for qualifying examiners would be the best way to go, I think. This would be particularly important for all new Masters whether in North America or elsewhere.
In stating all this, I realize that this would take a lot of effort to organize and put it into actual practice. In the meantime, I'd favor doing it the way Joe has stated at the end of his first paragraph.
Gordy
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