title: No Oscar for OSCA.
abstract: Structured examination methods are deservedly popular for testing component skills in medicine. Use of the methods, however, has been carried into assessment of complex performance. The note explains the inappropriateness of such use, and suggests the use of assessments based on daily clinical tasks.
authors: Department of Surgery, School of Medical Education, University of New South Wales, Kensington, Australia.
authors: K
authors: K
authors: Cox
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate / Q000379:methods*