A novel strategy combining Mini-CEX and OSCE to assess standardized training of professional postgraduates in department of prosthodontics.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Mini clinical evaluation exercise (mini-CEX) and objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) are widely acknowledged as effective measures of resident standardization training (RST) in European and American countries. However, in China primary mini-CEX and OSCE forms are mainly limited in undergraduate clinical examination. Little knowledge is available regarding the validity and right way of mini-CEX /OSCE evaluation system in advanced dental clinical education so far. This study aimed to explore whether combination of mini-CEX and OSCE represents a global-dimension assessment for postgraduate clinical competence in RST.

Methods

Postgraduates who received RST from June 2017 to June 2019 were selected and evaluated by modified mini-CEX/OSCE scales. Each studen

SUBMITTER: Niu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9773511 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature