Assessing the online objective structured clinical examinations in urology qualifying exam for urology residents in Indonesia during COVID-19 time

This project aimed to assess the Online National Board of Urology Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) feasibility in evaluating candidates simultaneously from five urology training centers Indonesia during COVID-19 pandemic. Data were collected two online OSCE simulation trials and OSCE. A self-administered questionnaire was used examiners candidates’ perception. The average final score compared previous face-to-face results. All (100%) heard saw clearly audio-visual both trials. None had a failing on mock exam all stations. There statistically significant difference between December 2019 feasible comparable candidates. It may be beneficial for future method medical education system.•Objective which assesses broad range high-level clinical skills, is more valid reliable assessment instrument than traditional oral examination•The can help evaluate candidates, especially unprecedented pandemic