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  • 1Kuwait University, Faculty of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practice Department, Safat 13110, Kuwait.

Saudi Pharmaceutical Journal : SPJ : the Official Publication of the Saudi Pharmaceutical Society
|February 19, 2021
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Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCEs) for pharmacy students in Kuwait showed a decline in scores between 2015-2017. The exams identified curriculum areas needing improvement before graduation.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Pharmacy Education
  • Clinical Assessment

Background:

  • Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCEs) are vital for assessing professional competencies and clinical performance.
  • Limited data exists on OSCE implementation in the Eastern Mediterranean region.
  • This study focuses on Kuwait's pharmacy program.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the development, implementation, and evaluation of OSCEs for final year pharmacy students in Kuwait.
  • To compare student performance in OSCEs across two academic years (2015-2016 and 2016-2017).

Main Methods:

  • A systematic, evidence-based, 3-phase approach was used for OSCE design, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Phases included blueprint development, assessor training, formative/summative OSCE conduct, and student/staff perception surveys.
Keywords:
AssessmentCompetency-based educationKuwaitObjective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE)Pharmacy Education

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  • Competency-based OSCEs were developed with specific scoring rubrics.

    • Main Results:

    • Overall student OSCE scores decreased significantly from 71.6% in 2015-2016 to 60.0% in 2016-2017 (p < 0.0001).
    • Students excelled in 'patient consultation and diagnosis' (71.4%) but struggled with 'monitoring of medicine therapy' (50.0%).
    • Students found 'monitoring medicines therapy' and 'assessment of medicine' stations difficult, while staff found 'patient consultation' easiest.

    Conclusions:

    • OSCEs effectively identified student competency levels before graduation.
    • The exams highlighted specific curriculum areas requiring enhancement.
    • Student feedback indicated OSCEs provided valuable real-life practice in a safe environment.