J Educ Eval Health Prof.  2016;13:15. 10.3352/jeehp.2016.13.15.

Medical students' perception of the proposal for theme-based integrated multi-disciplinary objective structured practical examination in Saudi Arabia

• Hassan MS
• Yacoubi A

• KMID: 2413764
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3352/jeehp.2016.13.15

Abstract

This study aimed to find the opinion of preclinical medical students concerning a new suggested approach for practical assessment. Fifty-three female students agreed to participate in this study, out of 87 registered students in years 2 and 3 of the basic science phase of the College of Medicine, Qassim University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Full explanation was made to the students of theme-based integrated objective structured practical examination (TBI-OSPE), followed by distribution of a questionnaire to collect the students' opinions. The study was conducted in January 2015. Results showed that 78% of respondents were accepting of this new approach, and that only 5.7% rejected it. This difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). This study suggested a new model for assessment of preclinical students' competencies using the proposed tool (TBI-OSPE) rather than standard classical OSPE, particularly in curricula involving high levels of integration and theme-based problems. This form of assessment would more positively enhance learning.

Keyword

Curriculum; Medical students; Saudi Arabia; Surveys and questionnaires

MeSH Terms

Curriculum
Female
Humans
Learning
Saudi Arabia*
Students, Medical
Surveys and Questionnaires

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  Fig. 1. Diagram of classical multi-disciplinary objective structured practical examination in the College of Medicine, Qassim University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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  Fig. 2. Diagram of theme-based integrated multi-disciplinary objective structured practical examination newly proposed in the College of Medicine, Qassim University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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