Int J Osteopath Med
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Int J Osteopath Med · Dec 2021
Clinical assessment during a global pandemic - transitioning to a COVID Safe hybrid OSCE.
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) are often used to assess the clinical competence of students in preprofessional osteopathy training. During the COVID-19 global pandemic, the final year OSCE in the RMIT University osteopathy program was redeveloped leveraging online technologies within COVID-19 guidelines such as hygiene and occupancy limitations. Final year osteopathy students were assessed using a hybrid ten station OSCE, comprising both online and face-to-face components. ⋯ Institutional support, technology infrastructure, clear communication and stakeholder collaboration are key to successful implementation. The hybrid OSCE format offers a potential solution for institutions delivering high-stakes assessment in the continuing challenges of clinical assessment in the post COVID landscape. Adopting hybrid assessment formats may facilitate remote assessment of students in clinical placements.
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Int J Osteopath Med · Dec 2021
Perceptions of COVID-19 vaccines among osteopathic medical students (OMS).
Research has shown that physicians' recommendations are one of the top predictors for individuals to receive vaccines. This study examined the perceptions of new COVID-19 vaccines among the medical students at the X and the factors that influenced their opinions. ⋯ Our findings confirmed a low acceptance of the new COVID-19 vaccine among OMS students, which mirrored the general public's low acceptance rate. Better education of OMS about vaccination benefits and the vaccine development process may increase future immunization rates.