CASPer

The CASPer test, which stands for Computer-Based Assessment for Sampling Personal Characteristics, is a medical school admissions test developed by researchers at McMaster University Medical School in 2010.[1][2] [3] The test is designed to test a candidates personal and non-cognitive attributes in an online format earlier on in the admissions process. The test has been in use at McMaster University Medical School since 2010.[2] [3] In 2015 the test was adopted by three medical schools: the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and New York Medical College.[2][3]

CASPer test has been compared to an online MMI, and was developed by the same researchers who had developed the widely used multiple mini interview in 2002.[1]

Format

The CASPer test has 12 sections that either consist of video based scenarios or word based scenarios.[4] Video based scenarios consist of a short video followed by a series of 3 questions. Word based scenarios consist of a paragraph describing a scenario followed by a series of 3 open ended follow up questions. Candidates have 5 minutes to answer these 3 questions. In video based scenarios, the video cannot be replayed.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 "Brains alone won't get you into McMaster medical school". The Globe And Mail. The Globe And Mail. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 "BeMo's Guide To CASPer Preparation". CASPer Test Prep. BeMo Academic Consulting Inc. Retrieved 1 September 2013.
  3. 1 2 3 "Astroff Consultants". Astroff Consultants. Astroff Consultants. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
  4. ↑ "Altus Assessments Inc. - About CASPer". Altus Assessments. Altus Assessments. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
  5. ↑ "Altus Assessments Inc. - About CASPer". Altus Assessments. Altus Assessments. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
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