An Objective Structured Clinical Examination to Assess Problem-based Learning

Overview

Journal Am J Pharm Educ

Specialty Medical Education

Date 2012 May 1

PMID 22544961

Citations 23

Authors

Francine D Salinitri

Mary Beth OConnell

Candice L Garwood

Victoria Tutag Lehr

Karina Abdallah

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Abstract

Objectives: To compare pharmacy students' performance on an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) to their performance on a written examination for the assessment of problem-based learning (PBL); and to determine students' and faculty members' perceptions of OSCEs for PBL evaluations.

Design: Four OSCEs were added to the written examination to assess 4 PBL cases in a third-year pharmacotherapy course. OSCE scores were compared to written examination scores. Faculty members evaluated student performance.

Assessment: OSCE performance did not correlate with the written-examination scores. Most students (≥ 75%) agreed that OSCEs reflected their learning from PBL and measured knowledge, communication, and clinical skills. A majority of faculty members (≥75%) agreed that OSCEs should be part of PBL assessment.

Conclusions: Addition of an OSCE to written examinations was valued and provided a more comprehensive assessment of the PBL experience.

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