Table 1 OSCE evaluation
From: Student evaluation of an OSCE in paediatrics at the University of the West Indies, Jamaica
Question | Agree % | Neutral % | Disagree % | No comment % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Exam was fair | 68 | 19 | 12 | 1 |
Wide knowledge area covered | 95 | 5 | ||
Needed more time at stations | 70 | 22.5 | 7.5 | |
Exams well administered | 73 | 16 | 11 | |
Exams very stressful | 67 | 20 | 13 | |
Exams well structured & sequenced | 81.5 | 17 | 2.5 | |
Exam minimized chance of failing | 28 | 40.5 | 30 | 1.5 |
OSCE less stressful than other exams | 15 | 40 | 35 | 10 |
Allowed student to compensate in some areas | 67 | 21 | 12 | |
Highlighted areas of weakness | 78 | 13 | 9 | |
Exam intimidating | 48 | 32 | 20 | |
Student aware of level of information needed | 53 | 26 | 21 | |
Wide range of clinical skills covered | 86 | 6 | 8 |