Table 3 Most common themes in residents’ opinions about the usefulness of formative OSCEs
Response | Residents (n = 46) |
|---|---|
Positive responses | |
Helps familiarise residents with the examination | 24 (52.1%) |
Good opportunity to practise examination skills | 18 (39.1%) |
Helps residents identify their strengths and weaknesses | 9 (19.6%) |
Feedback given by faculty was helpful | 8 (17.4%) |
Enables residents to assess their readiness to take the summative OSCE | 7 (15.2%) |
Aids faculty in monitoring residents’ progress | 2 (4.3%) |
Negative response | |
Not useful for residents who have not prepared for the examination | 3 (6.5%) |