Useful apps for OSCE practice

Abstract

OSCE (objective structured clinical examination) time can be a stressful time for many medical students who might feel underprepared and inexperienced. In this article we give an overview of the most useful apps for OSCE practice. -Free (offers in-app purchases, £3.99 to unlock all content) -Android (4.4/5 from 238 reviews) -Apple (4/5 from 22 reviews) They say: “Learn on the go with our comprehensive collection of high quality OSCE guides covering a wide range of commonly tested clinical skills.” Features -Guides to the following OSCEs: cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, neurology, musculoskeletal, endocrine, obstetrics & gynaecology, ear, nose & throat, breast examination, clinical procedures and communication skills -Video demonstrations and images -Checklist mark schemes -Customisable timer Student BMJ’s verdict: This is one of the few OSCE apps on the market which includes videos and images of the clinical examinations, as well as text. Most of the content is locked until paid for. -Free - offers in-app purchase of £1.49 -Android (4/5 from 61 reviews) -Not available for Apple devices They say “Revision aide for medical OSCE examinations. Contains 47 mock OSCE sheets, which provides a checklist for students to work through in pairs, checking off each item to ensure correct procedure” Features -47 mock OSCE checklists - Stations include history-taking, practical and clinical skills - Available in test and practical mode - Timer mode - Exam mode which runs consecutive, random stations Student BMJ’s verdict You have to pay for the clinical OSCE checklists, but the free material is good quality. The app is easy to use and well designed. Being able to …