Measure readiness for P1 and APPE
Exams benchmarked against national comparison data developed by McGraw Hill and powered by ExamSoft
Two powerful exams delivered through ExamSoft
Pre-APPE Readiness Assessment
Evaluate student readiness for APPE and support accreditation by providing meaningful performance insights and comparison against national data.
P1 Readiness Assessment
While admitted students may fulfill prerequisites on paper, more arrive underprepared for P1. Identify at-risk students early by evaluating foundational knowledge needed for PharmD success.
Created by pharmacy clinicians in academia
Pre-APPE Readiness Assessment
- 200-question assessment mirrors NAPLEX question types
- Aligns with 2016 ACPE standard 25.8 for APPE preparedness and ACCP Pharmacotherapy Toolkit
- Strengths & Opportunities Report compares individual student performance with national benchmarks by key categories and provides student percentile rank across a national sample of students
- Summary Report compares cohort performance with national benchmarks according to categories
- Key categories include Bloom’s Taxonomy, NAPLEX topic areas, ACPE required elements of the didactic doctor of pharmacy curriculum, ACCP Pharmacotherapy Toolkit, and other key concepts
P1 Readiness Assessment
- 125-question exam pre-tagged according to Bloom’s Taxonomy, ACPE Appendix 1 topics, and other blueprint categories
- Developed using a modified Delphi method, the exam blueprint covers calculations, basic and clinical sciences, critical reading and writing, and social-administrative sciences
- Reporting comparing individual and cohort performance to national data helps guide self-directed learning in McGraw Hill’s AccessPharmacy
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Is it necessary to preschedule the Pre-APPE and P1 Readiness Assessments ahead of time with ExamSoft, McGraw Hill or any other entity?
No, programs can set their own schedule for when to administer either exam. There is no need to pre-register for the exam or arrange any third-party proctoring.
What question types are used in the Pre-APPE and P1 Readiness Assessments?
The most common question types are multiple choice, fill in the blank (calculations), drop and drop, and ordered response.
Can the Pre-APPE and P1 Readiness Assessments support accommodations?
Yes, both exams support accommodations similar to how ExamSoft does (e.g. 150% of time) and can be customized according to student needs.
Are the Pre-APPE and P1 Readiness Assessments available anywhere besides ExamSoft?
No, both exams are only available in ExamSoft.