Issued to
Mark Ekerberg, DVM
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Credential Verification
Issue date: May 27, 2026
ID: 76a85352-4ed2-425d-96a7-b98975e3d314
Issued by
American Association of Veterinary State Boards
Level
Advanced
Description
Awarded to individuals who contribute to the development of high-quality examination content for the AAVSB. Item writers apply subject matter expertise and assessment best practices to create questions aligned with the exam blueprint, supporting valid, reliable, and fair evaluation in a high-stakes testing environment.
Skills
Item Writing
Distractor Development
Clarity & Precision in Technical Writing
Contribution to High-Stakes Examination Programs
Confidential & Secure Content Handling
Earning Criteria
Assignment
Submitted a designated minimum of original exam items aligned with the exam blueprint.
Assignment
Developed items that met AAVSB standards for clarity, relevance, and technical accuracy.
Assignment
Ensured all items aligned with the Exam Content Outline (ECO) and applied appropriate cognitive complexity in item development
Assignment
Followed established item writing guidelines, including effective stems and plausible distractors
Participation
Participated or reviewed the Item Writing Workshop to understand item writing guidelines and exam development standards
Other
Adhered to confidentiality and security standards for exam content