Objective Structured Clinical/Practical/Teaching Examination Quiz

What does OSCE stand for?

• Objective Structured Clinical Exercise

• Objective Structured Communication Exercise

• Objective Structured Clinical Examination

• Objective Systematic Clinical Evaluation

What is the purpose of an OSCE?

• To test memory retention

• To evaluate research abilities

• To measure clinical skills through practical tasks

• To assess theoretical knowledge only

What is the advantage of using OSCE for assessing clinical competence?

• No training required

• Structured interaction between examiner and student

• Subjective assessment

• Cost-effective

How many stations are required for an OSPE according to University Regulations?

• Minimum 18 stations

• Minimum 10 stations

• Minimum 15 stations

• Minimum 20 stations

What is the main disadvantage of OSCEs?

• No training needed

• Low reliability

• Time-consuming to construct & administer

• Quick assessment process

What skills can be tested in an OSCE station?

• Communication skills

• Demonstrate passing an NG Tube

• Passing a CVP

• All of the above

What is the purpose of a marking checklist in an OSCE station?

• To ignore examiners' expertise

• To reward primarily process/thoroughness

• To help examiners be objective

• To penalize exceptional candidates

What is the duration of individual stations in an OSPE, according to the University regulations?

• 1-3 minutes

• 3-6 minutes

• 6-9 minutes

• 9-12 minutes

What is the main advantage of scoring with a global rating in an OSCE?

• May not sufficiently reward exceptional candidates

• Rewards primarily process/thoroughness

• Utilizes expertise of examiners

• Ignores examiners' expertise

What is the main criticism of OSCEs?

• High reliability

• Fragmentation of skills

• Low validity

• No need for training