Virtual OSCE Implementation for Remote Family Medicine Clinical Assessment During COVID19; Opportunities and Limitations

Abstract: Background: With the continuity of COVD-19 pandemic and rapid emergency remote teaching, Assessment was considered problematic. Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) to assess core skills required for family physician is mandatory despite circumstances. Objectives: This paper describe experience planning conducting a virtual OSCE during COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Students enrolled in professional medicine diploma were participants study. A suggested set-up exam using ZOOM meeting application approved by council. Pilot Mock done after orientation preparation. Exam conducted on parallel 2 sets stations, each set composed from 4 facilitated 3 coordinators 1 assistant host session. Each session included 10 students, examiners. Coordinators (hosts) assigned assessors role players designated (virtual) breakout rooms with candidate, instructions displayed all through station white board this room. Results: conducted, feedback improved actual setting. Nearly 18 examinee, 8 moderators administrate commenced exam. Almost 87.5 % satisfied The correlation written assessment 0.52 which shows acceptable concurrent validity. Conclusion: Virtual still an early version method assessing remotely that needs logistics further