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Table 1 OSCE and OSLER grade descriptors

From: Examiner and simulated patient ratings of empathy in medical student final year clinical examination: are they useful?

A

Capable in all components to a high standard

B

Capable in all components to a satisfactory standard and high standard in many

C+

Capable in all components to a satisfactory standard

C-

Capable in a majority of components to a satisfactory standard, inadequacies in some components

D

Capable in a minority of components. No serious defects

E

Capable in a minority of components. One or more serious defects