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The OSCE has landed: One small step for British psychiatry?

Authors :
Sauer J
Hodges B
Santhouse A
Blackwood N
Source :
Academic psychiatry : the journal of the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training and the Association for Academic Psychiatry [Acad Psychiatry] 2005 Jul-Aug; Vol. 29 (3), pp. 310-5.
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Objective: In the United Kingdom (UK), an objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) has replaced the individual patient assessment (IPA) for part 1 of the membership examination of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych). The authors' assessment of the OSCE was conducted.<br />Method: Residents completed and evaluated an OSCE designed according to guidelines set by the Royal College of Psychiatrists.<br />Results: These residents considered the OSCE fair (86%) and appropriate (89%) in assessing clinical ability. They believed that the OSCE reflected the skills required in clinical practice and found it preferable to the IPA.<br />Conclusion: The OSCE received positive evaluation from residents.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1042-9670
Volume :
29
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Academic psychiatry : the journal of the American Association of Directors of Psychiatric Residency Training and the Association for Academic Psychiatry
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
16141130
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.ap.29.3.310