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Mini-Clinical Evaluation Exercise as a Tool for Formative Assessment of Postgraduates in Psychiatry.
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- Application of the modified Mini-CEX combined with the SBAR model in the experimental teaching of health assessment course: a quasi-experimental study.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Using professionalism mini-evaluation (P-MEX) for psychiatry postgraduates: Feasibility study.Indian journal of psychiatry · 2025Article
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- Perception and Satisfaction of Undergraduate Medical Students of the Mini Clinical Evaluation Exercise Implementation in Orthopedic Outpatient Setting.Advances in medical education and practice · 2022Article
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Abstract
contextIntroduction of competency-based medical education in India has necessitated a diversion from traditional methods of teaching and assessment.
aimThe aim of this study was to assess the feasibility and acceptability of mini-clinical evaluation exercise (mini-CEX) as a tool for formative assessment of postgraduates in psychiatry at our institute. SETTINGS AND
designIt was a prospective, quasi-experimental study carried out in the Department of Psychiatry, PGIMS, Rohtak (India). MATERIALS AND
methodsAfter obtaining written informed consent, trainees (18) were sensitized and faculty members (5) were trained to use mini-CEX and regarding the feedback process with the help of workshops. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Mean differences between the sessions were assessed using a paired sample
resultsStatistically significant difference was found between session 1 and session 6 for counseling skills but not for three sessions of diagnostic skills. Mini-CEX was accepted as a better learning method by 61% of the postgraduates, 36% felt that it improved their clinical skills, 64% reported a boost in their confidence, and 89% looked forward to these encounters. Majority of the postgraduates and faculty members suggested that the mini-CEX should be regularly used in academic settings and should be introduced early in the training.
conclusionsMini-CEX is a feasible formative assessment tool for postgraduates in psychiatry and an effective method of learning by the postgraduates, inducing a significant improvement in the counseling skills of students. Teaching faculty also accepted mini-CEX as an effective method of formative assessment.
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