{"id":93,"date":"2025-10-09T08:00:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-09T08:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mdev-nexus-med-nus.pantheonsite.io\/nexus\/?post_type=scholarly-article&#038;p=93"},"modified":"2025-12-15T10:22:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T10:22:53","slug":"millers-pyramid-of-assessment","status":"publish","type":"scholarly-article","link":"https:\/\/medicine.nus.edu.sg\/medixperience\/scholarly-article\/millers-pyramid-of-assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"Miller\u2019s Pyramid of Assessment"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\tMiller&#8217;s Pyramid of Assessment provides a framework for assessing clinical competence in medical<br \/>\r\neducation and can assist clinical teachers in matching learning outcomes (clinical competencies) with<br \/>\r\nexpectations of what the learner should be able to do at any stage.\r\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/medicine.nus.edu.sg\/medixperience\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/44\/2025\/10\/image-331.png\" alt=\"image 331\" itemprop=\"image\" height=\"383\" width=\"754\" title=\"image 331\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\"  \/>\r\n\t<p>Adapted from: Ramani S, Leinster S, AMEE Guide no 34: Teaching in the clinical environment. Medical Teacher, 2008:30(4):347-364.<\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>KNOWS<\/strong><\/em> forms the base of the pyramid and the foundation for building clinical competence.<\/p>\r\n<p>Example: Learner is assessed his\/her knowledge of the principles\/content of basic science knowledge through a multiple choice exam\/similar assessment tools.<\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>KNOWS HOW<\/strong><\/em> uses knowledge in the acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of data.<\/p>\r\n<p>Example: Learner knows how to, given a patient scenario, utilise the history and physical examination and diagnostic test data to identify the scientific basis of the patient&#8217;s condition or initial management plan.<\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>SHOWS HOW<\/strong><\/em> requires the learner to demonstrate the integration of knowledge and skills into successful clinical performance.<\/p>\r\n<p>Example: Learner shows how to diagnose, develop and implement a treatment plan and effectively explain it to the patient and\/or family.<\/p>\r\n<p><em><strong>DOES<\/strong><\/em> focuses on assessment of clinical performance in actual practice settings.<\/p>\r\n<p>Example: Learner demonstrates the ability to evaluate the patient&#8217;s condition and to revise the management plan as warranted and counsel the patient and\/or family.<\/p>\r\n\t<p>Stay in the loop for fresh content, feature releases, and opportunities to collaborate.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\" target=\"_self\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tJoin the Mailing List\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/eepurl.com\/jpADkg\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"100%\" height=\"100%\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\t\t\t\r\n\t\t<h5>Modal Popup &#8211; ID <\/h5>\r\n\t\tClick here to edit the &quot;Modal Popup&quot; settings. 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