Examiner effect on the objective structured clinical exam - a study at five medical schools.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is increasingly used at medical schools to assess practical competencies. To compare the outcomes of students at different medical schools, we introduced standardized OSCE stations with identical checklists.

Methods

We investigated examiner bias at standardized OSCE stations for knee- and shoulder-joint examinations, which were implemented into the surgical OSCE at five different medical schools. The checklists for the assessment consisted of part A for knowledge and performance of the skill and part B for communication and interaction with the patient. At each medical faculty, one reference examiner also scored independently to the local examiner. The scores from both examiners were compared and analysed for in

SUBMITTER: Schleicher I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5402669 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature