Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)

An Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a practical test used in healthcare education to assess a student's clinical skills. It involves a series of stations where students perform specific tasks, such as taking patient history, examining a patient, or explaining treatment plans, often with standardized patients or mannequins. Trained examiners evaluate their performance based on set criteria. This method ensures a fair, consistent, and comprehensive assessment of a student’s ability to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world clinical situations.