Framework for an effective assessment: From rocky roads to silk route

A defensible assessment is the cornerstone of health professions education and requires a careful approach from all the stakeholders involved in designing and delivering the curriculum. In this article, a framework is described using four essential attributes that define an effective assessment. These attributes include orientation and clarification of expectations for both faculty and students followed by a well-structured learning experience and constant evaluation of the assessment program.doi: https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.332.12334How to cite this:Siddiqui ZS. Framework for an effective assessment: From rocky roads to silk route. Pak J Med Sci. 2017;33(2):505-509.