PG82 Are remote objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) an appropriate method of summative assessment?

Sunderland, Ann

doi:10.1136/bmjstel-2020-aspihconf.130

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“…Recent publications have described the adaptation of OSCEs to Virtual-OSCEs (V-OSCEs) for undergraduate programmes. [3][4][5][6][7][8] These papers noted that while V-OSCEs are feasible as an approach to assessment, there are challenges associated with validity and the workload associated with preparation and delivery. 3,8 This paper will describe the development and implementation of V-OSCEs for an Independent and Supplementary Prescribing Programme at a UK Higher Education Institution (HEI).…”

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“…This rapid transition reflects the sudden and unforeseen move to online teaching and assessment necessitated by public health guidance. Recent publications have described the adaptation of OSCEs to Virtual‐OSCEs (V‐OSCEs) for undergraduate programmes 3–8 . These papers noted that while V‐OSCEs are feasible as an approach to assessment, there are challenges associated with validity and the workload associated with preparation and delivery 3,8 .…”

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Virtual Objective Structured Clinical Examinations for Independent and Supplementary Prescribing Trainees: redeveloping a high‐stakes assessment

Kennedy

Dickinson

Alldred

et al. 2022

Pharmacy Practice and Res

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The Independent and Supplementary Prescribing programme has been offered by the University of Leeds since 2002. Upon completion of the programme pharmacists, nurses, midwives, physiotherapists, and paramedics register as prescribers with their professional regulator. Trainees attend teaching sessions over a 3‐month period followed by a period of supervision in practice. All trainees undertook an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) at the end of the 3‐month period. Usually, the OSCE takes place on the university campus over one day. With the onset of the COVID‐19 pandemic, the OSCE had to be restructured so that it could take place virtually, while maintaining the validity and reliability of the assessment. Microsoft Teams® was identified as the most appropriate platform for conducting the Virtual‐OSCE (V‐OSCE). Overall, the V‐OSCEs we ran were a success; trainees, assessors and simulated patients reported that the assessment was seamless. However, further improvements could be made to improve the efficiency of the process if this approach were to become commonplace within the programme.

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