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MedPulse - International Medical Journal, ISSN 2348-2516 E-ISSN: 2348-1897
Volume 1, Issue 2, February 2014 pp 43-45
Research Article
Introduction of Objective Structured Practical Examination for Osteology
A. D. Patil1, A. P. Gaikawad2, V. D. Shriram3, B. H. Baheti4
{1,2Associate Professor, 4Professor and HOD, Department of Anatomy} {3Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology}
B. J. Government Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, INDIA.
Academic Editor : Dr. Bhanap P. L.
Background: The objective structured practical examination is a new concept to assess the students. The traditional method of examination had many drawbacks. Objectives: To introduce OSPE as a method of evaluation and to eliminate the possible component of bias. Material and method-The first MBBS hundred students of 2011-2012 batch of B. J. Govt. Medical College Pune were the subjects for the study. OSPE was conducted on Osteology part of Anatomy, where 4 stations were designed. And a separate feedback questionnaire was given to the students and staff. And the data was analyzed statistically. Results: 90%students suggested that OSPE should be used as assessment tool and 90%students were confident about elimination of bias by the OSPE system.100%faculty suggested that traditional method and OSPE both should be practiced together. Conclusion: OSPE is acceptable to our students and faculty owing to its advantages over traditional practical examination as far as practical examination in Anatomy is concerned.
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