Search Results - "Swanson, B. D."

High-resolution ice nucleation spectra of sea-ice bacteria: implications for cloud formation and life in frozen environments by Junge, K., Swanson, B. D.

“…Even though studies of Arctic ice forming particles suggest that a bacterial or viral source derived from open leads could be important for ice formation in…”
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Use of a Committee Review Process to Improve the Quality of Course Examinations by Wallach, P. M, Crespo, L. M, Holtzman, K. Z, Galbraith, R. M, Swanson, D. B

“…Purpose: In conjunction with curricular changes, a process to develop integrated examinations was implemented. Pre-established guidelines were provided…”
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Psychometric characteristics of the objective structured clinical examination by Newble, D I, Swanson, D B

“…The objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) is increasingly being used as a method of clinical assessment yet its measurement characteristics have not…”
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A preliminary analysis of different approaches to preparing for the USMLE step 1 by Thadani, R A, Swanson, D B, Galbraith, R M

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Non-isothermal droplet evaporation and condensation in the near-continuum regime by Qu, X., Davis, E.J., Swanson, B.D.

“…The problem of non-isothermal quasi-steady state evaporation and condensation of aerosol spheres is examined to determine the rates of simultaneous heat and…”
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Cumulative achievement testing: Progress testing in reverse by Swanson, D. B., Holtzman, K. Z., Butler, A.

“…This collaborative project between the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) and Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School of Medicine explored the…”
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Relationships among item characteristics, examine characteristics, and response times on USMLE Step 1 by Swanson, D B, Case, S M, Ripkey, D R, Clauser, B E, Holtman, M C

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Using basic science subject tests to identify students at risk for failing step 1 by Holtman, M C, Swanson, D B, Ripkey, D R, Case, S M

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Collaboration across the pond: The multi-school progress testing project by Swanson, D. B., Holtzman, K. Z., Butler, A., Langer, M. M., Nelson, M. V., Chow, J. W. M., Fuller, R., Patterson, J. A., Boohan, M., The Multi-School Progress Testing Committee

“…This collaborative project between the National Board of Medical Examiners and four schools in the UK is investigating the feasibility and utility of a…”
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Assessing clinical skills of residents with standardized patients by Stillman, P L, Swanson, D B, Smee, S, Stillman, A E, Ebert, T H, Emmel, V S, Caslowitz, J, Greene, H L, Hamolsky, M, Hatem, C

“…Current techniques do not provide a reproducible, reliable, or valid basis for assessing clinical skills. The need for large-scale direct observation and…”
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Trapping two-particle arrays in a double-ring electrodynamic balance by Aardahl, C.L., Vehring, R., Davis, E.J., Schweiger, G., Swanson, B.D.

“…A new technique has been developed to explore the characteristics and dynamics of the electrodynamic balance (EDB). It is demonstrated that by trapping a pair…”
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Simulations in the United States Medical Licensing Examination™ (USMLE™) by Dillon, G F, Boulet, J R, Hawkins, R E, Swanson, D B

“…Over the last several years there has been much attention focused on the detection and remediation of problems that pose potential threats to patient safety…”
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Initial stages in the morphological evolution of vapour‐grown ice crystals: A laboratory investigation by Bacon, Neil J., Baker, Marcia B., Swanson, Brian D.

“…We describe experiments to investigate the first stages in the evolution of small (100–200 µm) ice crystals levitated in air at temperatures and humidities…”
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Lateral facet growth of ice and snow – Part 1: Observations and applications to secondary habits by Nelson, Jon, Swanson, Brian D

“…Often overlooked in studies of ice growth is how the crystal facets increase in area, that is, grow laterally. This paper reports on observations and…”
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Reliability, validity and efficiency of multiple choice question and patient management problem item formats in assessment of clinical competence by Norcini, J J, Swanson, D B, Grosso, L J, Webster, G D

“…Despite a lack of face validity, there continues to be heavy reliance on objective paper-and-pencil measures of clinical competence. Among these measures, the…”
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Training and experience of examiners by van der Vleuten, C P, van Luyk, S J, van Ballegooijen, A M, Swanson, D B

“…Variation in the accuracy of examiner judgements is a source of measurement error in performance-based tests. In previous studies using doctor subjects,…”
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Assessment in basic science instruction: directions for practice and research by Swanson, D B, Case, S M

“…In this essay, we discuss assessment of students' understanding of the basic biomedical sciences during the basic science component of medical education…”
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Low-temperature triple-capillary cryostat for ice crystal growth studies by Swanson, Brian D, Nelson, Jon

“…Ice crystals come in a remarkable variety of shapes and sizes that affect a cloud's radiative properties. To better understand the growth of these crystals, we…”
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Breakup of levitated frost particles by Bacon, Neil J., Swanson, Brian D., Baker, Marcia B., Davis, E. James

“…We have studied the sublimation and breakup of single 100–200 μm frost particles levitated electrically at temperatures in the range −2°C to −30°C. Breakup…”
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Isothermal and nonisothermal aerosol evaporation/condensation in the near-continuum regime by Qu, X., Swanson, B.D., Davis, E.J.

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