scholarly journals An Audit of the Medical Students’ Perceptions regarding Objective Structured Clinical Examination

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abidullah Khan ◽  
Maimoona Ayub ◽  
Zakir Shah
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Examination ◽  
Clinical Competence ◽  
Objective Structured Clinical Examination ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Content Quality ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Similar Survey ◽  
Examination Methods

Objective. To record the perceptions of the final year MBBS students of Khyber Medical College (KMC) Peshawar regarding Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) conducted in the year 2016.Materials and Methods. This study was conducted in April 2016 which is in fact a reaudit of our similar survey done back in 2015. A total of 250 final year MBBS students participated by filling in a validated and pretested questionnaire already used by Russel et al. and Khan et al. in similar but separate studies including questions regarding exam content, quality of performance, OSCE validity and reliability, and so forth. The data was analyzed using SPSS version 20.Results. The study group comprised 160 (64%) males and 90 (36%) females. 220 (88%) stated that exam was fair and comprehensive; 94% believed OSCE was more stressful and mentally tougher. 96% of the students considered OSCE as valid and reliable and 87% were happy with its use in clinical competence assessment.Conclusion. Majority of students declared their final year OSCE as fair, comprehensive, standardized, less biased, and reliable format of examination but believed it was more stressful and mentally tougher than traditional examination methods.

scholarly journals The MRCPsych OSCE workshop: a new game to play?

2004 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 62-65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asim Naeem ◽  
Joan Rutherford ◽  
Chris Kenn
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Examination ◽  
Royal College ◽  
Clinical Competence ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Objective Structured Clinical Examination ◽  
Current Evidence ◽  
Consecutive Series ◽  
Patient Assessment ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
The Individual

In line with the Royal College of Psychiatrists' commitment to improve its professional examinations based on the best current evidence, Spring 2003 has seen the introduction of the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE). This has replaced the individual patient assessment (IPA) in the MRCPsych Part I clinical examination. An OSCE consists of a series of time-limited clinical tasks that candidates have to perform in a consecutive series of ‘stations' or booths. They have the advantage of being able to test clinical competence using a number of different scenarios via a standardised format (Katona et al, 2000). Their use has become widespread over recent years, particularly in undergraduate psychiatry exams (Brewin & Cantwell, 1997), as they have good reliability and validity (Hodges et al, 1998). This was confirmed by the College's initial pilot OSCE, which had a κ score of around 0.8 for the examination as a whole (Oyebode, 2002).

scholarly journals Objective Structured Clinical Examination Tests: Comparison with Traditional Clinical Examinations in Surgery

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 55-59
Author(s):  
Daniel Ojuka ◽  
Nyaim Elly ◽  
Kiptoon Dan ◽  
Ndaguatha Peter
Keyword(s):  
Quality Assurance ◽  
Clinical Examination ◽  
Test Score ◽  
Objective Structured Clinical Examination ◽  
Pass Rate ◽  
P Value ◽  
Clinical Test ◽  
Pass Mark ◽  
Examination Methods ◽  
Over Time

Background: Examination methods change over time, and audits are useful for quality assurance and improvement. Objective: Comparison of traditional clinical test and objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) in a department of surgery. Methods: Examination records of results of the fifth year MBChB examinations for 2012–2013 (traditional) and 2014–2015 (OSCE) were analyzed. Using 50% as the pre-agreed pass mark, the pass rate for the clinical examinations in each year was calculated and these figures were subjected to t-test to determine any significant differences in each year and in type of clinical test. P value of <0.05 determined significant statistical differences in the test score. Results: We analyzed 1178 results; most (55.6%) did OSCE. The average clinical scores examinations were 59.7% for traditional vs 60.1% for OSCE examination; basic surgical skills were positively skewed. Conclusion: OSCE in the same setting of teaching and examiners may give more marks than the traditional clinical examination, but it is better at detecting areas of inadequacies for emphasis in teaching. Keywords: Clinical examination, Traditional, OSCE, Comparison

scholarly journals An Objective Structured Clinical Examination to Improve Formative Assessment for Senior Pediatrics Residents

2015 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 470-474 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen A. Mangold ◽  
Justin M. Jeffers ◽  
Rebekah A. Burns ◽  
Jennifer L. Trainor ◽  
Sharon M. Unti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Formative Assessment ◽  
Clinical Examination ◽  
Formative Feedback ◽  
Objective Structured Clinical Examination ◽  
Residency Programs ◽  
Assessment Program ◽  
Standard Task ◽  
Program Costs ◽  
Resident Competence

ABSTRACT Background Residency programs are developing new methods to assess resident competence and to improve the quality of formative assessment and feedback to trainees. Simulation is a valuable tool for giving formative feedback to residents. Objective To develop an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) to improve formative assessment of senior pediatrics residents. Methods We developed a multistation examination using various simulation formats to assess the skills of senior pediatrics residents in communication and acute resuscitation. We measured several logistical factors (staffing and program costs) to determine the feasibility of such a program. Results Thirty-one residents participated in the assessment program over a 3-month period. Residents received formative feedback comparing their performance to both a standard task checklist and to peers' performance. The program required 16 faculty members per session, and had a cost of $624 per resident. Conclusions A concentrated assessment program using simulation can be a valuable tool to assess residents' skills in communication and acute resuscitation and provide directed formative feedback. However, such a program requires considerable financial and staffing resources.

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