Faculty Development Program
Blueprinting and Clinical Reasoning Questions
Faculty development workshop conducted by the Medical Education Unit
Date
January 2026
Organized By
Medical Education Unit
Audience
Medical Faculty
Format
Hands-on Workshop
Why This Matters
Why This Matters
Improves assessment quality, validity and fairness
Aligns examinations with CBME and NMC guidelines
Encourages clinical reasoning over recall-based questions
Supports structured, consistent and objective evaluation
Workshop Objectives
01
Understanding the purpose of blueprinting in medical assessments
02
Learning key steps in developing assessment blueprints
03
Applying blueprinting using manual and Excel-based methods
04
Converting recall questions into clinical reasoning questions
Workshop Flow
A structured approach to learning assessment design
1
Inauguration
Welcome address and context setting
2
Concepts
Introduction to blueprinting principles
3
Demonstration
Expert walkthrough of the process
4
Hands-on
Group blueprinting activities
5
Discussion
Clinical reasoning case studies
6
Feedback
Reflection and closing remarks
Learning Approach
Hands-on Activities
Direct practice with assessment tools and templates
Group Discussions
Collaborative peer learning and review sessions
Excel-based Practice
Automating blueprints using spreadsheet formulas
Workshop Highlights
45+
Faculty Participants
12
Departments Involved
100%
Completion Rate
4.8/5
Average Feedback
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