Student perception of OSCE as a learning tool in Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, Telangana
Journal Title: Applied Physiology and Anatomy Digest - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: The objective structured clinical examination has been introduced as an efficient tool for assessment of medical students. The aim of the present study was to know students perception on OSCE as a learning tool. To study student perception of usefulness of OSCE as a learning tool objectively based on their answers to questions given in a feedback form after subjecting them to a session of OSCE. Materials & Methods: This cross -sectional study was done on 239 first MBBS students of Osmania Medical College, Koti, Hyderabad, Telangana. Students responded by answering to questions given in feedback form. Results: Out of 250 students 239 students attended session were given student feedback form with questioner after attending OSCE session. 239 students felt that OSCE is useful and they are of the opinion that this method of learning useful than the conventional method. These students of 200 wanted more OSCE to be conducted and 30 students said that they have identified their mistakes 9 students said that attending OSCE was interesting. Conclusions: The study clearly indicates that students perceive OSCE as an excellent learning tool for skill and attitude acquisition in medical education.
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C. Saroja
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