MEDRI: Statistical Tools for Examining Survey Validity in Medical Education Research-Michael Broda, PhD 1/9/26

Greenville, SC US

Speaker: Michael Broda, PhD

The speaker for this session has no relevant financial relationships to report.

Learning Objectives

1. Explain how statistical methods like PCA and factor analysis support the validity of surveys used in medical education research.

2. Recognize the key differences between Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and Factor Analysis, and when each method is appropriate for examining survey structure.

3. Interpret key outputs (e.g., factor loadings, scree plots) to assess whether survey items are measuring the intended constructs in a clear and meaningful way.

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Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance
Registration opens: 
01/13/2026
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01/13/2029
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MEDRI Enduring Content - 2025FA/2026SP Sessions
USC School of Medicine Greenville
607 Grove Rd.
C. Dan Adams Lecture Hall
Greenville, SC 29605
United States

Michael Broda, PhD

Associate Professor, Foundations of Education

Virginia Commonwealth University / School of Education

Michael Broda, Ph.D.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance
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