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Peer-based exam training improved medical students' confidence and reduced stress during oral exams. This peer-teaching approach enhanced communication skills and exam performance, offering a valuable curriculum supplement.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Health Professions Education

Background:

  • Medical students often lack adequate preparation for oral exams, particularly in managing stress and articulating knowledge.
  • A novel peer-teaching-based exam training program was developed to address these challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a peer-led oral exam training intervention for third-semester medical students.
  • To assess the impact of the training on students' confidence, perceived stress, communication skills, and exam performance.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-experimental study involving approximately 190 third-semester medical students in peer-teaching groups.
  • Two simulated oral exams were conducted over three months with tutor supervision and structured feedback.
  • The intervention was integrated into the curriculum with voluntary participation based on informed consent.

Main Results:

  • Participants reported increased confidence, reduced exam stress, and higher self-assessment scores after the training.
  • Tutors observed significant improvements in the depth of information and structure of student answers.
  • A favorable trend was noted in students' subsequent internal and licensing examination outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Peer-based simulation of oral exams effectively enhances communication skills and exam preparedness while mitigating stress.
  • This training model serves as a valuable addition to medical curricula and is adaptable to other academic fields.