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Survey Status: Active Launched: 8/25/2007 9:13 AM Closed: N/A

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Completes: 3 (Does not include blank responses)

Demographic Information

1. Through which route did you qualify for the ACLAM Certifying Examination?

Training Program

1 33%

Experiential 2 67%

Other, please specify

0 0%

Total 3 100%

2.If you qualified through a training program, how long was your program? If you feel comfortable sharing the location of your program, please enter in the comment field.

2 years 0 0%

3 years 0 0%

4 years 0 0%

5+ years 0 0%

Training Program Location (optional) View

2 100%

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Total 2 100%

3. When did you graduate from the veterinary curriculum (DVM/VMD/equivalent)?

Less than 5 years ago

0 0%

6-10 years ago

0 0%

11-15 years ago

1 33%

16-20 years ago

2 67%

More than 21 years ago

0 0%


0 0%

Total 3 100%

4. Which test(s) did you take in 2007?

Written only

1 33%

Practical only

0 0%

Both sections

2 67%


0 0%

Total 3 100%

5. Including 2007, how many times have you taken the written exam?

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6. Including 2007, how many times have you taken the practical exam?

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7. As of 2007, had you passed the written?

Yes 1 33%

No 2 67%

Total 3 100%

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8. As of 2007, had you passed the practical?

Yes 3 100%

No 0 0%

Total 3 100%

0 Responses

Examination Feedback

9. Please provide feedback in the following areas regarding the examination.

Top number is the count of respondents selecting the option. Bottom % is percent of the total respondents selecting the option.

Very fair/Very Accurate

2 3 4 Not fair/Not Accurate N/A

How fair would you rate the exam?

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%

2 67%

0 0%

0 0%

How accurately did the exam reflect the knowledgeexpected of an entry levelLAV?

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%

1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

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10.

For each of the tasks listed below, please rate how important this task is for an entry level laboratory animal veterinarian. You can refer to aclam.org/print/RDD_11-15-2005.pdf for full descriptions of tasks, but we ask that you ignore the assigned percentages in that document while completing the survey.

Top number is thecount of respondents

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selecting the option. Bottom % is percent of the total respondents selecting the option.

Very important 2 3 4 Not

important N/A

Task 1: Prevent, diagnose, control and treat disease

1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

Task 2: Prevent, alleviate, and minimize pain and distress

2 67%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

Task 3: Provide research support, information, and services

0 0%

1 33%

1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

Task 4: Develop and manage animal husbandry programs

0 0%

1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

1 33%

0 0%

Task 5: Execute IACUC veterinary responsibilities

1 33%

1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

Task 6: Design and operate laboratory animal facilities

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%

2 67%

0 0%

0 0%

Task 7: Provide consultation governing appropriate care and use of LA

0 0%

1 33%

0 0%

1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

Task 8: Educate scientific, animal car and ancillary staff

0 0%

1 33%

0 0%

2 67%

0 0%

0 0%

Task 9: Collaborate on the selection of animal models

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%

2 67%

0 0%

0 0%

Task 10: Design and conduct research

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%

2 67%

0 0%

0 0%

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For each of the tasks listed below, how prepared did you feel

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11. prior to taking the examination?

Top number is thecount of respondents selecting the option. Bottom % is percent of the total respondents selecting the option.

Very prepared 2 3 4

Not prepared at

allN/A


0 0%

2 100%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%


2 67%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%


0 0%

3 100%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%


0 0%

3 100%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%


3 100%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%


0 0%

1 33%

1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%


1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%


1 33%

1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%


1 33%

0 0%

1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%


1 33%

0 0%

2 67%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

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12. For each of the tasks listed below, estimate your actual performance.


Did well 2 3 4 Did poorly N/A


1 33%

0 0%

2 67%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%


1 33%

1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%


1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%


1 50%

0 0%

0 0%

1 50%

0 0%

0 0%


2 67%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%


1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%

0 0%


1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%


1 33%

1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%


1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

Task 10: Design and 1 1 0 1 0 0

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conduct research

33% 33% 0% 33% 0% 0%

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13.For each of the tasks listed below, estimate your perception of the percentage of the written exam that was associated with this task.


0% 5% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%60% or

greater

Cannotrecall

Did not take

written


0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

2 67%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%


0 0%

0 0%

2 67%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%


0 0%

1 33%

0 0%

2 67%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%


0 0%

3 100%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%


0 0%

0 0%

2 67%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%


0 0%

3 100%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%


0 0%

3 100%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%


0 0%

3 100%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

Task 9: Collaborate on

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the selection of animal models

0 0%

2 67%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%


0 0%

3 100%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

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14.For each of the tasks listed below, estimate your perception of the percentage of the practical examination that was associated with this task.


0% 5% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%60% or

greater

Cannotrecall

Did not take

practical


0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%


0 0%

1 33%

0 0%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%


0 0%

2 67%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%


1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%


0 0%

1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%


0 0%

2 67%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%


0 0%

1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%

Task 8: Educate scientific, 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

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animal car and ancillary staff

0% 67% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 33%

Task 9: Collaborate onthe selection of animal models

1 33%

0 0%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%


0 0%

2 67%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%

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15.If you took both parts of the ACLAM certifying exam in 2007, please estimate your percentage of the ENTIRE examination that was associated with each of the tasks listed below.


0% 5% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%60% or

greater

Cannotrecall

Did not take both parts of the exam


0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%


0 0%

0 0%

1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%


0 0%

1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%


0 0%

1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%


0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

2 67%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%


0 0%

1 33%

0 0%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%

Task 7: Provide consultation governing appropriate

0 0%

1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%

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care and use of LATask 8: Educate scientific, animal car and ancillary staff

0 0%

1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%

Task 9: Collaborate onthe selection of animal models

0 0%

1 33%

0 0%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%


0 0%

0 0%

1 50%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

1 50%

0 Responses

16.Which of the following study resources did you use when preparing for the ACLAM certifying examination? If you used the resource, please rate how useful the resource was in aiding your preparation.

Top number is the count of respondents selecting the option. Bottom % is percent of the totalrespondents selecting the option.

Very useful 2 3 4 Not useful Did not use

www.aclam.org0

0%1

33%0

0%2

67%0

0%0

0%

www.labsg.org1

33%1

33%1

33%0

0%0

0%0

0%

CL Davis, Chicago

0 0%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

2 67%

CL Davis, North Carolina

0 0%

1 33%

1 33%

0 0%

0 0%

1 33%

Camp ACLAM0

0%0

0%0

0%0

0%0

0%3

100%

Charles River Short Course

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

3 100%

POLA/CLASS0

0%0

0%0

0%0

0%0

0%3

100%

International Mock Exam Coalition (U of Texas, Yale, CDC, NCSU, and OHSU/VA)

1 33%

2 67%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

Army Mock Exams

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

3 100%

Please list any other resources that were useful for

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

0 0%

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17. Are there subjects (tasks) that require better direction on resources?

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18. Do you have suggestions of how LABSG can assist in ACLAM Board Examination preparation?

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19. Do you have any additional feedback regarding the ACLAM Certifying Examination?

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20. If you would like to be contacted for follow-up, please provide your contact information. This information is optional.

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5. Including 2007, how many times have you taken the written exam?

# Response

1 2 times

2 two

3 2

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6. Including 2007, how many times have you taken the practical exam?

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2 once

3 2

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7. As of 2007, had you passed the written?

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1 Yes

2 yes

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9. Please provide feedback in the following areas regarding the examination.

# Response

1 How accurately did the exam reflect the knowledge expected of an entry level LAV? Too much emphysis on rare clinical cases or memorization.

2How fair would you rate the exam? I thought the exam was more fair than the 2006 exam. How accurately did the exam reflect the knowledge expected of an entry level LAV? I still think there were a lot of basic vet med questions compared to basic LAM questions

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12. For each of the tasks listed below, estimate your actual performance.

# Response

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Task 1: Prevent, diagnose, control and treat disease this is based on passing the exam- I may have only passed by one question. Task 2: Prevent, alleviate, and minimize pain and distress this is based on passing the exam- I may have only passed by one question. Task 3: Provide research support, information, and services this is based on passing the exam- I may have only passed by one question. Task 4: Develop and manage animal husbandry programs this is based on passing the exam- I may have only passed by one question. Task 5: Execute IACUC veterinary responsibilities this is based on passing the exam- I may have only passed by one question. Task 6: Design and operate laboratory animal facilities this is based on passing the exam- I may have only passed by one question. Task 7: Provide consultation governing appropriate care and use of LA this is based on passing the exam- I may have only passed by one question. Task 8: Educate scientific, animal car and ancillary staff this is based on passing the exam- I may have only passed by one question. Task 9: Collaborate on the selection of animal models this is based on passing the exam- I may have only passed by one question. Task 10: Design and conduct research this is based on passing the exam- I may have only passed by one question.

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16. Which of the following study resources did you use when preparing for the ACLAM certifying examination? If you used the resource, please rate how useful the resource was in aiding your preparation.

# Response

1www.aclam.org Task delination description was useful. International Mock Exam Coalition (U of Texas, Yale, CDC, NCSU, and OHSU/VA) The mock exam was the most useful.

2Please list any other resources that were useful for you. ilar website aalas website

3 Please list any other resources that were useful for you. The utility of the study materials was diminished and diluted by the "trivial pursuit" nature of the exam

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17. Are there subjects (tasks) that require better direction on resources?

# Response

1 All except 1 and 2. CL davis mostly deals with Tasks 1 and 2.

2 look through journals- especially the last year and subjects that seem to come up

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18. Do you have suggestions of how LABSG can assist in ACLAM Board Examination preparation?

# Response

1Expand tasks 3-10. Put more emphasis on the most common situtions that LAV deals in daily basis(animal diseases, prevention of common zoonoses, IACUC duties, etc). The Journal review questions will be very useful if it covers the background and discussion as well.

2 more quizzes, gear towards very basic vet med info

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19. Do you have any additional feedback regarding the ACLAM Certifying Examination?

# Response

1

1-Proofs read the exam questions and eliminate the duplicates (2 duplicated questions in 2007 exams, even on the same exam page!). 2- Need less emphasis on rare diseases and conditions, it is impossible to cover all the materials. 3- Please do not make last minute changes and announcements, for example not including 2007 Journals, which was announced in May 2007. 4- Please assure that suggested books for exams are not out of print. 5-I thought the 2006 exam was fair and testing general knowledge of LAV but in 2007 the exam went one level down into more detail. Therefore, my preparation was not good enough for 2007. 6- Please update RECOMMENDED ACLAM BOARD PREPARATION MATERIALS. 7- Please have the experts in each area evaluate the questions, for example, an immunologist evaluate an immunology related question. This is especially important about Journal related questions. 8- Please do not make as to repeat the exam that we have already passed! 9- Is it possible to repeat only the tasks that we failed? 10-We need more feedback about our exam. Please state our performance in individual task or a numerical value for each one will be more helpful. Your current exam feedback is not very useful (stating need improvement by combining numerous tasks together).

2 I would like to see if ACLAM has changed the format of providing feedback to people that did not pass the exam

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The difference between the 2006 and 2007 exam was significant in the apparent emphasis placed in various areas. It seemed to me that the journal articles were very important in the first exam and much less so in the second. It is difficult to utilize the value of having taken the exam once already with a moving target of the actual exam. Consistency of emphasis and style is important or the exercise is futile

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