The Introduction of Observed Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCES) to the M.Pharm Degree Pathway

Authors

  • Paul M Rutter School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science, Portsmouth University

Keywords:

Observed structured clinical exam, Competence, Assessment

Abstract

The assessment of clinical competence is fundamental to ensure that graduate pharmacists are able to exercise their duties toward patients. The observed structured clinical exam (OSCE) has been widely adopted by the medical profession to assess student competence and has been introduced at the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences at Portsmouth University. An eight workstation OSCE was devised to and delivered fourth year M.Pharm students on three occasions. The first two classes were formative, whilstthe final class was summative and contributed to 50% of the end of unit mark. Scores in all eight workstations improved between formative and sessions, some summative significantly. It was also shown that OSCE scores did correlate significantly with the students’ overall end of year mark. Students lrrelieved that the OSCES provided a useful learning experience and wanted them to be included earlier in the programrne.

Author Biography

Paul M Rutter, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Science, Portsmouth University

Division of Pharmacy Practice

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Published

24-09-2001

How to Cite

Rutter, P. M. (2001). The Introduction of Observed Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCES) to the M.Pharm Degree Pathway. Pharmacy Education, 1(3). Retrieved from https://pharmacyeducation.fip.org/pharmacyeducation/article/view/699

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 3 (2001)

Section

Research Article

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