Empowering Tomorrow's Trainers: Engaging Senior Pediatric Residents as Co-Developers of OSCEs for Junior Peers.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Implementing Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) as formative educational activities significantly affects postgraduate trainees but could involve challenges to human and financial resources. This study explored senior pediatric residents' experiences in developing and conducting OSCE stations for their junior peers to elucidate the reciprocal benefits of involving senior residents in this educational partnership.

Design and methods

This qualitative study employed a thematic analysis approach in training senior residents to develop and administer OSCEs following adequate training and supervision. After the OSCE implementation, residents reflected on their experiences. In-depth interviews were conducted using a semi-structured interview guide with the 1

SUBMITTER: Ghandourah H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12602956 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature