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Responsiveness. Excellence. Inclusivity.  \n[www.abgc.net](www.abgc.net | info@abgc.net)[ |](www.abgc.net | info@abgc.net)[ info@abgc.net](www.abgc.net | info@abgc.net)  \nTable of Contents  \n3 | Overview  \n5 | Priority Areas for Further Investigation   \n7 |  Systems Framework Analyses   \nA: Societal Context............................................................................................................................ 7   \nB: Professional Organizations ...................................................................................................9   \nC: Programs ......................................................................................................................................... 13  \nD: Students .......................................................................................................................................... 13  \n17 | Acronyms  \n19 | References & Data Sources  \n21 | Taskforce Members   \nExam Performance Taskforce Report 2  \nOverview  \nThe ABGC Board of Directors convened the Exam Performance Taskforce with the goal of comprehensively assessing the factors influencing performance on the ABGC Certification Examination.  \nTo address its charges, the Taskforce conducted a detailed review of historical pass rate data from August 2018 through February 2025, analyzing year-over-year trends, differences across exam forms and cohorts and variations in performance between first-time and repeat test takers. To achieve its goal, the Taskforce adopted a systems thinking approach. Systems thinking is an approach to problem solving, which considers the overall systems and their individual parts. As part of this, a systems framework provides a structured approach to identify and analyze components of a complex system.  \nThe Taskforce applied a four-level systems framework originally adapted for the genetic counseling education and credentialling ecosystem by Claire Davis (see acknowledgment) to organize information and its deliberations. The levels were Societal Context, Professional Organizations, Programs, and Students. The Taskforce used this systems framework approach because it can promote collaborative change—an essential feature given the various stakeholders involved in genetic counselor training and credentialling.  \nThe Taskforce had input from diverse stakeholders, including newly certified professionals, educators and organizational partners (see roster at end of report) to review, discuss and analyze the data. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the Taskforce met regularly to identify key focus areas, define specific data needs and engage stakeholders throughout the process. The Taskforce members were responsible for evaluating trends, uncovering potential correlations, and identifying contributing factors affecting exam outcomes.  \nThe Taskforce conducted a comprehensive review of data, including quantitative metrics, stakeholder feedback and benchmark comparisons, with each element assessed for its relevance to the Taskforce’s objectives. They additionally considered feedback from organizational partners to help provide a broader perspective on the factors influencing exam performance:  \n1. The Taskforce identified factors at every level of the systems framework with direct or circumstantial evidence to support their association in  \nexam performance.  \n2. The Taskforce identified factors at every level of the systems framework for which action and/or research is needed to address their (potential) involvement in exam performance.  \nThe Taskforce’s findings are presented in this final report, which outlines conclusions and recommendations and identifies areas for further investigation to support continued improvement in exam outcomes.  \nSincerely,  \nThe ABGC Board of Directors  \nAcknowledgements  \nWe thank Claire Davis, EdD, MS, CGC, for the inspiration to use a systems framework to organize our thinking and for allowing us to u","cbCaieK3l0sElJD6","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieK3l0sElJD6","pdf",495977,22,"English","# Overview\n# Priority Areas for Further Investigation\n## Systems Framework Analyses\n## Acronyms\n## References & Data Sources\n## Taskforce Members","[{\"question\":\"What was the ABGC Exam Performance Taskforce’s main purpose?\",\"answer\":\"To comprehensively assess factors influencing performance on the ABGC Certification Examination using a structured systems thinking approach.\"},{\"question\":\"What data sources and time range did the Taskforce analyze?\",\"answer\":\"The Taskforce reviewed historical pass rate data from August 2018 through February 2025, supplemented by stakeholder feedback and benchmark comparisons.\"},{\"question\":\"How did the Taskforce organize its analyses and findings?\",\"answer\":\"It applied a four-level systems framework: Societal Context, Professional Organizations, Programs, and Students, to identify factors linked to exam outcomes.\"}]","Exam Performance Taskforce Report - ABGC | PDF",55]