AI × MedEd by Andrew O'Malley

AI × MedEd by Andrew O'Malley

Can Artificial Intelligence Write Exam Questions?

Our recent study demonstrates the promise and pitfalls of letting large language models draft SBAs

Andrew O'Malley PhD's avatar
Andrew O'Malley PhD
Aug 07, 2025
∙ Paid
Generated image

Large language models (LLMs) have arrived at a moment when assessment teams are stretched and question banks feel threadbare. The allure is obvious: type a learning objective into a chatbot and receive a perfectly-formed, single-best-answer (SBA) item a few seconds later. But how close are we to that reality, and what risks come with outsourcing questio…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Andrew O'Malley PhD.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2026 Andrew O’Malley · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture