One program's experience of OSCE vs. written board certification results: a pilot study.
The objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) has been the focus of a lot debate with respect to reliability and validity. Much of the controversy surrounding these components lies in a lack of comparison with a "gold standard." Further work is needed to improve the evaluation of clinical skills to the point that a gold standard can truly be said to exist.
Jain
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Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, USA.
DeLisa
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Nadler
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Kirshblum
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Banerjee
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Eyles
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Johnston
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Smith
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