MSW Student Experiences with the OSCE: Advancing Holistic Competence for Emerging Social Workers

This qualitative study aims to examine foundation year Master of Social Work (MSW) students' experiences with the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) using a holistic framework. Study participants included 64 MSW students who completed a 15-minute virtual OSCE with standardized pat...

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Published in:	Journal of teaching in social work Vol. 44; no. 3; pp. 309 - 327
Main Authors:	Dimitri, Noelle C., Collin, Cali-Ryan, Halmo, Rebekah S., Wright, Emma S., Dodillet, Nicole
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Philadelphia Routledge 26-05-2024 Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:	assessment methods Classrooms Clinical assessment Clinical skills Graduate students OSCE practice skills simulation Social skills Social work Social work education Social workers Standardized patients
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Summary:	This qualitative study aims to examine foundation year Master of Social Work (MSW) students' experiences with the objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) using a holistic framework. Study participants included 64 MSW students who completed a 15-minute virtual OSCE with standardized patients and expert observers followed by a five minute debrief. In-depth student narratives about the experience were transcribed and analyzed thematically. Key themes emerged highlighting the value of practicing clinical skills, receiving immediate constructive feedback and honing skills in managing nervousness and developing confidence. Study implications include the critical need for MSW students as developing clinicians to rehearse clinical skills and receive feedback and the benefits of using the OSCE to expand field- and classroom-based learning.
ISSN:	0884-1233 1540-7349
DOI:	10.1080/08841233.2024.2344463