Psychometric characteristics of Korean Medical Licensing Examination items from 2012 to 2022 analyzed using the Rasch model and 2-parameter logistic model

Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions · Published 2026-08-04 · DOI 10.3352/jeehp.2026.23.23

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Dong Gi Seo, Jeongwook Choi, Mee Young Kim, Sun Huh

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2026

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Seo, D., Choi, J., Kim, M., et al. (2026). Psychometric characteristics of Korean Medical Licensing Examination items from 2012 to 2022 analyzed using the Rasch model and 2-parameter logistic model. Journal of Educational Evaluation for Health Professions. https://doi.org/10.3352/jeehp.2026.23.23

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