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OSCE

Thank you for participating in the MD Program's Observed Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE). As an examiner you play an essential role in assessing our students and ensuring they are prepared for their next phase of training.  The resources below will help you prepare for your role.

Onboarding

These essential resources introduce OSCE examiners to the structure of the OSCE as well as their roles and expectations as an examiner.  The recording of the webinar will review:

     1. The OSCE format
     2. Timing
     3. Assessment plan
     4. Strategies to manage challenges  

To access any of the resources, select and click on a link on the right.

Assessment

These resources have been prepared to support your assessment of students during the OSCE. They will discuss:

     1. Mitigating bias
     2. Rating scales
     3. Post-encounter probes
     4. Giving feedback on the OSCE

Unconscious bias training education is required to be completed every 3 years in order to participate as an examiner. If you have completed bias training within the last 3 years you are not required to repeat training at this time.

For those requiring training this year, please complete the following Unconscious Bias Education Modules from the Toronto Initiative for Diversity and Excellence (TIDE):

Module 1 & 2 are recommended for those who have not completed unconscious bias training previously.

Module 3 is required.

To access the Unconscious Bias Education modules or any of the resources, select and click on a link on the right.

Marking the OSCE on an iPad

This recording and instruction guide will introduce examiners to the electronic OSCE platform. The platform helps manage and deliver the OSCE and it will be the platform used to complete all OSCE marking. This recording and instruction guide will discuss:

     1. How to navigate the OSCE platform on an iPad
     2. How to complete the OSCE marking on an iPad
     3. Identify strategies to mitigate any potential challenges

Note: The scoring platform formerly called “Practique” is now called “risr/”.

To access any of the resources, select and click on a link on the right.
The faculty development session, recording, and tutor manual were very helpful.  I felt well prepared going into it without prior experience, and I felt well supported at the session, with the just-in-time opportunity for coaching.
Sacha Agrawal, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto