Examen de Certificación de la Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría. El desafío de la evaluación remota

The SAP (Argentine Society of Pediatrics) is a certifying entity in Pediatrics and 21 Pediatric Specialties. The certification exam is voluntary, independent and free from conflict of interest. The tool used for this exam involves a development process that begins long before its execution with the preparation of the pertinent instruments and concludes with the analysis of the results and the assessment of its functioning. Goal: To submit the process carried out by the CEP (Professional Assessment Board) for the Certification in Pediatrics and 21 Specialties and its transition to a fully remote examination. Method: Description of the strategies implemented by the CEP to elaborate the certification exams and their transition to an online format. The process implied in the elaboration of the multiple-choice questions for the written exam and semi structured cases for the oral component as well as the implementation of an online format through Zoom platform and the safe browser (SEB) Results: The certification exam was conducted remotely for 1586 professionals, 752 in Pediatrics and 834 in specialties, between 2020 and 2023. During this period, some negative events took place such us connection interruption and difficulties regarding the circulation speed of the multiple-choice questions. Accordingly, strategies were developed to cope with these negative events enabling the correct execution of the exam. Conclusion: The strategy reorganization for the online format together with the updating and redefinition of the assessment instruments had a positive impact on the homogeneity and equity in the assessment criteria applied by the Assessment Board. Key words: online format, stability, certification, medical training. Resumen Introducción. La Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría (SAP) es una entidad certificante de Pediatría y 21 Especialidades Pediátricas. El examen de certificación constituye una evaluación voluntaria, independiente y desprovista de conflicto de interés. La herramienta utilizada para esta evaluación implica un desarrollo que comienza mucho antes de ejecutarla, con la elaboración de los instrumentos a utilizar, y finaliza luego de su ejecución, con el análisis de los resultados y la valoración del funcionamiento de la misma. Objetivo. Presentar el proceso que el Consejo de Evaluación Profesional (CEP) de la SAP lleva a cabo para la certificación en Pediatría y Especialidades Pediátricas y su transformación hacia un examen completamente remoto. Méto