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Table 1 Overview of included examinations and assignments, and the CanMEDS roles they assess

From: Does peer teaching improve academic results and competencies during medical school? A mixed methods study

Examinations and assignments

Skills & CanMEDS roles

(a) Clinical line portfolio

Combination of medical expert, communicator, leader, scholar, and professional roles

(b) OSCE

Medical-technical and communication skills

(c) Internship portfolio

Combination of medical expert, communicator, leader, scholar and professional roles [11]

(d) Clinical examination

Clinical reasoning and medical decision making

(e) Final MCQ test

Medical knowledge

(f) Final Bachelor/Master score

Global academic achievements