OSCE-A New Assessment Method for Pharmaceutical Education

Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Education and Research

  • Amit Vanka1Department of Preventive Dentistry, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, SAUDI ARABIA.
  • Othman Wali2Vice Dean, Dentistry Program, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, SAUDI ARABIA.
  • Butchi Raju Akondi3Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, SAUDI ARABIA.
  • Shanthi Vanka1Department of Preventive Dentistry, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, SAUDI ARABIA.
  • Sreeja Ravindran4Former Faculty, Department of Oral Pathology, Ibn Sina National College for Medical Studies, Jeddah, SAUDI ARABIA.

Volume 52 Issue 4s1 Pages s1-s6

DOI: 10.5530/ijper.52.4s.68

Abstract

More reliable and validated method of assessment is the need of the hour for better summative evaluation of the students of pharmaceutical sciences. Competency or outcome based education models rely heavily on assessment methods. The objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) fits in to the gap and fulfills the requirement of testing the clinical/practical skills in more objective way. This review explores steps in planning and implementing an OSCE for institutes as well as high stakes exams. Organizations like Pharmacy Council of India and All India Council for Technical Education can develop guidelines to implement OSCE.

Keywords

  • OSCE
  • Assessment
  • Pharmaceutical Education
  • Clinical Skills
  • Summative
  • Evaluation
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