Use of an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) for the Assessment of Physician Performance in the Ultrasound Evaluation of Trauma

Abstract

Knowledge acquisition and US interpretation skills can be assessed reliably with a specifically designed OSCE. Although both skills improved after participation in a FAST course, US interpretation scores were consistently lower than those for factual knowledge. This study supports the use of the objective structured clinical examination in both the design of ultrasound teaching programs and the assessment of physician competency.