title: A format for scripted clinical oral examinations.
abstract: A format for scripted clinical oral examination in general medicine is presented. Using this format, untutored pairs of teachers were consistent in grading third-year clerkship students. This measure of performance appeared to evaluate an aspect of clinical skills not assessed by the National Board Medical Examination or clinical performance assessments. Acceptance by teachers was good.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Lubbock 79430.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Elks
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Sawyer
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004504:Education, Medical, Undergraduate; D004521:Educational Measurement / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D008487:Medical History Taking