Fox Beth Anne
Department of Family Medicine, East Tennessee State University, USA.
Fam Med. 2010 Oct;42(9):661-3.
This pilot study describes an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) developed using Human Patient Simulation (HPS).
Eight residents completed two iterations of this HPS OSCE containing seven stations and utilizing checklists, global ratings, and scoring sheets.
The first- and second-year residents scored similarly with mean scores of 64/104 and 62/123, respectively. No statistical difference was noted between the resident scores.
The HPS OSCE is feasible for small groups. A larger study will be needed to determine the effectiveness of this tool for evaluation.
