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Elshazaly Saeed1, Muddathir H Hamad2, Abdullah N Alhuzaimi3,4
1Department of Pediatrics, Prince Abdullah Ben Khaled Coeliac Disease Research Chair, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, SAU.
Introduction:
Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) are essential assessments for evaluating the clinical competencies of medical students. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant disruption in medical education, prompting institutions to adopt virtual formats for academic activities. This study analyzes the feasibility, satisfaction, and experiences of pediatric board candidates and faculty during virtual or electronic OSCE (e-OSCE) training sessions using Zoom video communication (Zoom Video Communications, Inc., San Jose, USA).
Methods:
This is a post-event survey assessing the perceptions of faculty and candidates and the perceived advantages and obstacles of e-OSCE.
Results:
A total of 142 participants were invited to complete a post-event survey, and 105 (73.9%) completed the survey. There was equal gender representation. More than half of the participants were examiners. The overall satisfaction with the virtual e-OSCE was high, with a mean score of 4.7±0.67 out of 5. Most participants were likely to recommend e-OSCE to a friend or colleague (mean score 8.84±1.51/10). More faculty (66.1%) than candidates (40.8%) preferred e-OSCE (P=0.006).
Conclusion:
Transitioning to virtual OSCE training during the pandemic proved feasible, with high satisfaction rates. Further research on virtual training for OSCE in medical education is recommended to optimize its implementation and outcomes.
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