Introducing Objective Structured Practical Examination as a formative assessment tool for phase I medical professionals in Physiology

The traditional tools for assessment of medical students have included written tests, bedside and theory viva, and clinical case presentations which mainly focus on the base of the "Miller's pyramid of competence."™ A good assessment tool is judged on the basis of reliability, validity, feasibility, as well as acceptability. [...]individual competencies might not be tested. First appeared for hematology exam by Traditional method. According to them, OSPE covered all the important questions related to the topics and is easier to pass and less stressful.