The 7th EURACT Assessment Course will be held on 5th-7th of November 2025 at the Holiday Inn in Thessaloniki, a smart hotel in the city center, close to the port and a short walk from the historic old city and some of the most famous historical points of interest.

Background

Assessment, in its functional dimension, is a core component of a process that aims to cognitively turn learning into performance. But it is not easy to be effectively managed within its own complexity. When assessment is embedded within training and based in the work place, it becomes a powerful tool providing ways for early identification of performance issues and evidence for relative decision-making. The integration of assessment in the curriculum enhances quality in performance in all different aspects of practice.

Like teaching and learning needs assessment to be based on a collaborative approach, promoting the partnership and supporting the interaction within the trainer-trainee relationship where constructive feedback serves a key role. Additional feedback from peers, patients and other professionals adds value to the assessment process, protects the relationship and minimalizes the effect of internal bias.

Available and protected time and resources, detailed plans and documentation, practicing of adequate methods are crucial for an effective implementation of assessment in the curriculum. Assessors’ evidence-based training and sharing of experiences within established networks is necessary.

EURACT offers a framework for the establishment and development of international learning and development cultures and structures in GP/FM. The EURACT Assessment course for trainers in Family Medicine is strongly recommended for those interested. International networking is an advantage to be considered and a challenge to be accepted

Original Authors of the Course

Prof. Justin Allen, Prof. Janko Kersnik, Dr. Monica Lindh, Dr. Roar Maagaard, Dr. Roger Price, Dr. Smiljka Radic.

Authors of New Modules (2019) 

Prof. Nele Michels, Prof. Esra Saatci, Dr. Denise Velho

All course material will be adapted for the 2025 course by Prof. Nele Michels, Prof. Esra Saatci, Dr. Denise Velho and Dr. Patricia De Gabriele (The Faculty of the Course).

Course Objectives

• Understand the different purposes of assessment

• Understand the theoretical frameworks for assessment and the terminology used

• Understand the assessment methodology most suited for general practice/family medicine (GP/FM)

• Develop skills in using the appropriate assessment tools

• Practice their skills in assessment and feedback in a secure learning environment

• Understand the impact of assessment on teaching and learning, and on themselves as teachers

• Be able to apply their knowledge and skills in their own context as teachers (time, level of students, place, country)

Course Contents

It is an entry level course aimed at teachers in family medicine who have little or no experience in the use of assessment methods. It will be of value to those engaged in basic medical education and specialty training and suitable for university based as well as one-to-one teachers in family practices.

• Session 1: Introduction

• Session 2: Overview of methods in use in family medicine

• Session 3: Theoretical background to assessment methodologies

• Session 4: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) including extended matching quest

• Session 5: Communication skills assessment

• Session 6: Work based assessment methods

• Session 7: OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations)

Language

The whole course will be held in English. All teaching materials will be provided in English.

Target Audience

The course is addressed to current or future trainers in GP/FM involved in one-to-one or university-based teaching, wishing to improve their knowledge, skills and competence.

Organizational Information

Non-sponsored Participants will have to cover the following expenses:

• Course fee: 500€ (450€ for EURACT members who have paid their membership fee for the year 2024 and 2025)

(Includes attendance fee, course materials, lunches, coffee breaks and social program)

• Accommodation in Holiday Inn Hotel (Venue Hotel):

ǫ 110€ per night for a double room

ǫ 100€ per night for a single room

ǫ Additional daily charge of 4€ per room, per night, for Climate Resilience Fee paid on the spot by the guest ǫ The prices are on a BB basis (Bed & Breakfast)

• Non-participant accompanying person: 100€ additional for food and entertainment coverage.

Non sponsored participants are expected to make all arrangements concerning travel expenses and accommodation.

Important Dates for Candidate Sponsored Participants

• Applicants should send the Application Form to barbara.toplek@mf.uni-lj.si by 31st of July 2025.

• EURACT’s Member Service Committee will conduct the sponsorship process according to a table of pre-set criteria and announce the resulting attribution to the eligible candidates by 15th of August 2025.

• Final registration and payment are to be completed by 29th of August 2025.

If payment is not received in due time, an applicant will be considered uninterested in the course, and therefore the organisers will cancel the application.

All participants (sponsored and non-sponsored) are expected to make all arrangements concerning travel and airport transfers and should arrive on Tuesday 4th of November 2025.

Detailed information about travel between the airport and the course venue will be sent to accepted participants prior to the course.

More information about the social program will soon be available.