A Primer for Objective Structured Teaching Exercises

The objective structured teaching exercise (OSTE) is a high-fidelity training method for advancing the teaching and interpersonal communication skills of faculty members and preceptors. This paper is a primer for implementation of OSTEs as part of a comprehensive faculty development program. This pr...

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Published in:American journal of pharmaceutical education 2014-05, Vol.78 (5), p.1
Main Authors: Sturpe, Deborah A, Schaivone, Kathryn A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior
Control Groups
Faculty Development
Feedback
Learning
Participation
Patients
Professional Education
Skills
Success
Teaching Methods
Teaching Skills
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Summary:The objective structured teaching exercise (OSTE) is a high-fidelity training method for advancing the teaching and interpersonal communication skills of faculty members and preceptors. This paper is a primer for implementation of OSTEs as part of a comprehensive faculty development program. This primer addresses teaching and precepting skills that can be most effectively enhanced and assessed by the OSTE method. Development of case scenarios, recruitment and training of standardized students, OSTE session implementation processes, and OSTE evaluation methods are discussed. The experience of the authors as well as recommendations from a review of the literature and discussions with educators with OSTE experience are included.
ISSN:0002-9459
1553-6467