Think Tank

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ABHS Assessment Innovation Think Tank

Purpose

To serve as an expert-driven hub within ABHS focused on future-oriented, evidence-based innovations in assessment across specialties. It will drive the integration of digital technologies, AI, humanized assessment, and regional policy harmonization.

 Vision

To be the leading regional think tank transforming medical assessment through innovation, research, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Mission

• Innovate and test next-generation assessment models (e.g., CAT, AI-assisted exams, digital OSCEs/CBDs).
  
  

• Recommend policy changes and best practices in line with global standards.
  
  

• Support scientific councils with research, training, and evaluation of novel assessment tools.
  
  

• Foster partnerships with universities, health ministries, AI experts, and international boards.
  
  

• Align with ABHS strategic goals and Vision 2030.
  
  

Core Functions

Pilot and evaluate digital and AI-supported assessments

Publish white papers, run collaborative studies, evaluate psychometrics

Provide policy and strategy advice to the General Secretariat

Organize workshops for exam committees and scientific councils

Track global trends in assessment and forecast ABHS needs

Key Topics

• AI for blueprinting and feedback analysis

• Adaptive testing and individualized evaluation

• Simulation, haptics, and virtual reality in clinical exams

• Regional interoperability and digital standards

• Ethical governance of assessment data

• Humanizing high-stakes assessments
  
  

KPIs

• Number of new tools or models piloted annually

• Number of councils supported with innovation projects

• Policy recommendations adopted by the ABHS Executive Committee

• International collaborations and publications

• Integration of AI-supported decision tools in assessments