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Lara Carrasco1, Gema González1, Maria Utrilla1
1Department of Veterinary Medicine, School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain.
Frontiers in Veterinary Science
|August 20, 2025
Summary
The Objective Structured Clinical Practical Examination (OSPE) enhances veterinary technical skill assessment. This method improved student performance and satisfaction, proving effective for practical skill evaluation.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Medical Education
Background:
- Traditional veterinary skill assessments lack practical competency evaluation.
- Objective Structured Clinical Practical Examination (OSPE) offers objectivity and reduces bias.
- OSPE is successfully used in other health sciences for skill assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the outcomes of implementing OSPE for veterinary students' technical skills.
- To analyze student perceptions and satisfaction with the OSPE method.
Main Methods:
- OSPE was implemented over two academic years for veterinary students.
- Four stations assessed: Clinical Examination, Blood Sample Extraction, Anesthesia, and Surgery.
- Student performance data and voluntary survey responses were analyzed using descriptive statistics.
Main Results:
- 93.8% of 144 students passed OSPE on the first attempt.
- The Surgery station scored highest in student performance and feedback.
- 96% of students viewed OSPE positively; 92.7% recognized its practical skill assessment effectiveness.
Conclusions:
- OSPE significantly enhances practical skill evaluation in veterinary medicine.
- The method provides an objective, structured approach, improving learning strategies.
- High student satisfaction and favorable exam outcomes were observed.
