Abstract
Introduction: The review of published articles shows that medical schools in Iran use similar methods and formats for assessment. While assessment is considered an important pillar in educational planning and a valuable step for the training of expert and committed doctors. The aim of the study is to examine the assessment methods in terms of evaluation formats, Miller's evaluation levels and implementation capability.
Methodology: The required information was started by searching in Persian and international databases, magazines, curriculum of prestigious universities in the world and virtual conferences AMEE international virtual conferences in August 2021 and the summary booklet of medical education articles of Shahid Motahari 1400 (the 22nd national conference of medical education) were reviewed , in the last 20 years. Data analysis was done by Beredy's adaptive model. The results were provided to assessment experts during a focused group meeting for further review.
Results: According to the extracted data, the approach of assessment is towards formative assessment format and improvement of traditional methods along with modern methods, which was clearly observed in the study of the curriculum of Harvard University in America and Oxford University in England. opinions of experts were collected about the appropriateness of assessment methods with evaluation formats and levels of Miller's pyramid, the solution and the implementation conditions. The majority of opinions and suggestions of experts were related to the change in the way of executive policies of universities and providing a context for the emergence of new idea.
Conclusion: The data analysis led to the identification of the evolution of suitable methods, formats of assessment and providing educational-executive solutions. It is suggested that the obtained results be used to develop assessment models according to Miller's assessment levels.
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