An Online Application Enabling Remote Encounters

between Learners and Standardized Patients for the

Practice, Assessment, and Remediation of Clinical Skills.

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Dennis Novack, MD

WebEncounter

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WebOSCE vs. Real OSCE

Communication OSCE - Objective Structured Clinical Exam

In person WebOSCE

Webcam communciation Does not significantly detract from exercise

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WebOSCE vs. Real OSCE

Learning OSCE

Mainly for assessment Learning through Practice

WebOSCE – Practice plus: Immediate feedback Example videos Review of interview Post-encounter report with recommendations for

further study Archiving

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WebOSCE vs. Real OSCE

Assessment Customizable skills checklist available

during encounter and feedback

Expense No dedicated physical space needed Only equipment is a computer with

webcam and internet Little faculty involvement

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WebOSCE vs. Real OSCE

Enhanced Learning Reduced Institutional Demands

Conclusion:WebOSCE Beats a Real OSCE!

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Technology

Adobe Flash Player Ubiquitous on large devices Cross-browser/OS compatible Media-rich experience

Much more than animations/video Built-in webcam integration Built-in video streaming and recording

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Technology

Adobe Flash Media Server Allows video stream broadcasting &

recording Allows real-time data sharing

SP Learner

Flash Media Server

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WebOSCE Reviewer

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Improvements in Development

Utilize new streaming protocol Enables peer-to-peer connections using UDP

Virtual Physical Exam Make a complete “WebOSCE”

Asynchronous Evaluation Better facilitate high-stakes assessment

Robust scheduling system

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