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OSCE: the Dundee experience.

Margery H Davis1

  • 1Centre for Medical Education, University of Dundee, UK. m.h.davis@dundee.ac.uk

Medical Teacher
|July 26, 2003
PubMed
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Dundee Medical School utilizes Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) for assessing medical students. This paper details the design and implementation of their Year 2 OSCE, focusing on practicalities and future developments.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Assessment in Medicine

Background:

  • Dundee Medical School has a long history of using Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) since 1977.
  • The curriculum evolved with the introduction of a systems-based spiral curriculum (1995) and outcome-based education (1997).
  • Educational strategies were integrated into the student assessment process, utilizing Miller's pyramid levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the design and features of the Year 2 OSCE at Dundee Medical School.
  • To explore practical considerations in administering OSCEs to large student cohorts.
  • To suggest future developments for OSCEs, including assessing non-cognitive skills and national standardization.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of OSCEs for summative assessment at the 'shows how' level for Years 2, 3, and 4.

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  • Detailed description of the Year 2 OSCE, including station design and examination blueprints.
  • Consideration of practical aspects such as station number, length, and preventing information contamination among students.

    • Main Results:

    • The Year 2 OSCE at Dundee Medical School was successfully implemented as a key assessment tool.
    • Identified practical features of the OSCE, including station logistics and cohort assessment strategies.
    • Explored the potential for OSCEs to assess attitudes, personal attributes, and professionalism.

    Conclusions:

    • The Dundee OSCE model provides a robust method for assessing clinical skills at the 'shows how' level.
    • Future directions include the Objective Structured Selection Examination (OSSE) and broader assessment of non-technical skills.
    • There is a need for discussion regarding national standards for medical school examinations.