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[Neil Trainis @NeilTrainis]

The @prof_standards, which oversees 10 health regulators, has told me it is unlikely it will publish the findings of its ongoing review into @TheGPhC’s performance between March 1, 2020 and February 28, 2021 ‘before late in the year.’ #provreg #prereg #pharmacy

[Isabel @Isabel_Balaghi]

@calgpharm @stephenwhyteacp If you think you might have answered some questions incorrectly you could argue that it's a good thing to reflect on these questions to ultimately prevent you from making the same mistakes in practice. But I couldn't agree more for the wine! Had a beautiful Bordeaux on the day!

[Isabel @Isabel_Balaghi]

@calgpharm I see your point - I can't change the fact that questions have been discussed between sittings, but the regulator needs to have a full picture of what has happened in order to make an informed and hopefully fair decision. What would be your suggestion for them?

[Isabel @Isabel_Balaghi]

@stephenwhyteacp @calgpharm We all have different rention capacities when it comes to what we hear and read. I barely retain anything I hear, but am able to recall an incredible amount of what I read. Hopefully the regulator will find a reasonable solution.

[Isabel @Isabel_Balaghi]

@awais_snake and I would then suggest that a fixed pass mark gets established i.e. not influenced bu a bell curve. 2/2

[Isabel @Isabel_Balaghi]

@awais_snake Would you be able to detail your opinion? If you mean that this proposed solution wouldn't be fair for people who have sat the exam today and didn't have access to yesterday's questions then yes, after reflecting and seeing what other people had to say I must say I agree. 1/2

[Isabel @Isabel_Balaghi]

@liamarme1 @C_Aning @gphc Fair point- these people are the ones in the worst situation. Clearly many issues are coming to light as a results of recycling more than half a paper. Another solution would be for the GPhC to establish a fixed pass mark independant of bell curves.

[Isabel @Isabel_Balaghi]

@TheGPhC @rpharms @the_pda @BPSA @HSJnews

I sat the registration assessment yesterday and have compared the questions that came up in the clinical paper with today's paper. Although the papers weren't exactly the same at least 65 questions did come back. Questions did circulate

[Isabel @Isabel_Balaghi]

@gulcindoymazz @TheGPhC Absolutely agree and fair point- these people are the ones in the worst situation. Clearly many issues are coming to light as a results of recycling more than half a paper. Another solution would be for the GPhC to establish a fixed pass mark independant of bell curves.

[Isabel @Isabel_Balaghi]

@liamarme1 Absolutely agree and fair point- these people are the ones in the worst situation. Clearly many issues are coming to light as a results of recycling more than half a paper. Another solution would be for the GPhC to establish a fixed pass mark independant of bell curves.

[Isabel @Isabel_Balaghi]

@C_Aning @gphc That is absolutely horrible and unacceptable. I'm sorry you had to go through all of that. The assessment itself was stressful enough in isolation. Another solution would be for the GPhC to establish a fixed pass mark that would be independant of any type of bell curve.

[Isabel @Isabel_Balaghi]

@Saza87 @TheGPhC One solution would be to establish a fixed pass mark that would be completely independent of any type of bell curve.

[Isabel @Isabel_Balaghi]

@Saza87 @gphc Absolutely agree - there is no doubt that these people are the ones in the worst situation. Clearly many issues are coming to light as a results of recycling more than half a paper.

[Isabel @Isabel_Balaghi]

@ekcmeo Absolutely agree - there is no doubt that these people are the ones in the worst situation. Clearly many issues are coming to light as a results of recycling more than half a paper.

[Isabel @Isabel_Balaghi]

not able to guarantee this. @GPhC , in the spirit of integrity and fairness, I ask you to please confirm that this will be handled as such. After everything we've been through, I believe this is a sensible request. Many thanks. #gphcexam #gphc #provreg #prereg

[Isabel @Isabel_Balaghi]

the pass mark for the people who sat the exam on the 17th shouldn't be dependent on the performance of the people who sat it the 18th and vice versa. Now I thought that this would be a given but got worried when I rang the GPhC's office today and the lady on the line was

[Isabel @Isabel_Balaghi]

@TheGPhC @PearsonVUE What is the rationale in having to bring the assessment guidance to the test centre. This isn't even mentioned in the guidance itself.

If we indeed must bring it, do we have to print it or a copy on our mobile device is ok?