Assessing undergraduates' practical clinical skills.
A list of practical skills to observe or learn was included in an undergraduate child health core curriculum. The ability of students to perform these tasks was assessed in a short objective test. This testing has encouraged them to become more proficient in these important skills.
Shortland
G J
GJ
Department of Child Health, University of Wales College of Medicine, Heath Park, Cardiff.
Davies
D P
DP
D002983:Clinical Competence; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate; D004521:Educational Measurement; D006801:Humans; D010372:Pediatrics / Q000193:education*