Objective

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To apply the intelligent Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) assessment system to the practical training examination of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) clinical skills

in order to objectively

fairly

and efficiently evaluate the clinical skills of TCM students

and at the same time provide feedback on teaching to assist in cultivating TCM talents.

Methods

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We carried out the practical training assessment of TCM clinical skills for undergraduate students majoring in TCM in the Class of 2024 at Hubei University of Chinese Medicine

designed a questionnaire to conduct a survey of the candidates

examiners

and standard patients (SPs) after the examination

and analyzed the scores

personnel input and time consumed of this examination

and compare them with those of the previous year when the intelligent OSCE assessment system was not used.

Results

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The examiners were highly satisfied with the format and content of the examination. Most candidates believed that the examination can effectively assess their doctor-patient communication

humanistic care

TCM ways of thinking

and comprehensive skills. The scores reflected that they were weaker in the overall mastery of physical examination than in other parts of the test. Compared with the last year without the use of such assessment system

the examination process and the post-examination result collection were less time-consuming

and fewer examination staff members were needed.

Conclusion

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The intelligent OSCE assessment system can significantly improve the overall efficiency of clinical skills examination while the layout of examination rooms and facilities still warrants further optimization.