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Justin Sauer1, Brian Hodges, Alastair Santhouse
1Institute of Psychiatry and Maudsley Hospital, Psychological Medicine (P070), London, United Kingdom. j.sauer@iop.kcl.ac.uk
Objective:
In the United Kingdom (UK), an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) has replaced the individual patient assessment (IPA) for part 1 of the membership examination of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych). The authors' assessment of the OSCE was conducted.
Method:
Residents completed and evaluated an OSCE designed according to guidelines set by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.
Results:
These residents considered the OSCE fair (86%) and appropriate (89%) in assessing clinical ability. They believed that the OSCE reflected the skills required in clinical practice and found it preferable to the IPA.
Conclusion:
The OSCE received positive evaluation from residents.
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