Introduction of OSPE (Objective Structured Practical  Examination) Along with Traditional Practical  Examination (TPE) Forfirst MBBS Students

Dr. Pallavi A. Kulkarni

Volume : III, Issue : VIII, August - 2013

Introduction of OSPE (Objective Structured Practical Examination) Along with Traditional Practical Examination (TPE) Forfirst MBBS Students

Dr. Pallavi A. Kulkarni

Abstract :

A single method of assessment does not fulfill all the aspects of assessment. The present study was undertaken to have a balanced method of assessment which will reflect superior performance of students. First year MBBS students were assessed by traditional Practical Examination (TPE) and the same group was exposed to OSPE. Mean score of group I was 10.93 "±" 2.703 SD and that of group II was 11.97 "±" 2.414 SD . Statistical analysis was done using unpaired T test (T=2.45). The difference between 2 groups was found NOT to be Statistically significant (P = 0.124 ) and t = –1.562 with 58 degree of freedom . 95% confidence interval for difference: –2.358 to 0.291 Conclusion– But in present study combined method did not proved to be statistically significant . Limitations may be due to smaller sample size. In future combined method with large sample size may be promising .