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ArticleInsights into imaging2022

Feasibility of radiology online structured oral examination for undergraduate medical students.

Fawaz Alharbi, Ali Alamer

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Article in Insights into imaging, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Fawaz AlharbiDepartment of Radiology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraidah, 6655-51452, Saudi Arabia. fawazs.alharbi@qu.edu.sa.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0897-9415
Ali AlamerDepartment of Radiology, College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraidah, 6655-51452, Saudi Arabia.
Qassim University · SA

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOnline summative assessment has emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic as an alternative to traditional examinations, bringing opportunities and challenges. The study aims to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of online structured oral examination (SOE) in radiology clerkships. The study identifies measures taken to successfully implement online SOE and minimize chances of cheating. It also discusses the challenges encountered and how they were addressed.

methodsSOE percent scores of fourth-year medical students from two institutions were correlated with students' grade point average (GPA). The scores were compared among different institutions, students' genders, students' batches, examination versions, and examiners with different experience levels. Students' perceived satisfaction and concerns were captured using anonymous self-administered questionnaire. Technical problems and success rate of SOE implementation were recorded. Results were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

resultsA total of 79 students participated in the study, out of which 81.0% (n = 64) responded to the survey. SOE scores showed poor positive correlation with the students' GPAs (r = 0.22, and p = .09). Scores showed no significant difference between the two institutions or genders. Scores were also not significantly different between students who were examined by junior or senior examiners. All but one version of examination showed no significant difference in students' scores. No significant difference was observed in students' scores between each two subsequent batches who were exposed to the same examination version.

conclusionOnline summative SOE is a feasible alternative whenever face-to-face SOE could not be implemented provided that appropriate measures are taken to ensure its successful execution.

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Medical studentsOnlineRadiologyStructured oral examinationSummative assessment

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