November 2012 EGR Learning Objectives - The Use of an Integrated OSCE to Assess Pharmacy Student’s Clinical Skills

Sep 20, 2026

This document outlines the learning objectives for a professional development activity titled 'The Use of an Integrated OSCE to Assess Pharmacy Student’s Clinical Skills,' presented by Dr. Nancy Letassy in November 2012. The session aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCE), specifically focusing on their advantages, limitations, and the developmental factors required for implementation. Furthermore, the material explores how an integrated OSCE model effectively overcomes the logistical and educational barriers associated with traditional assessment methods in pharmacy education. The presenter, an experienced educator and certified diabetes specialist, emphasizes the necessity of bridging didactic classroom knowledge with the nuanced, complex realities of patient care. Through these learning objectives, the activity encourages pharmacy educators to adopt creative and active teaching methodologies that better prepare students for clinical practice environments, specifically within patient-centered medical homes.

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CategoryExam

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Reading Time3 min

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Learning Objectives

OSCE Assessment Factors

About the Presenter

FAQs

What are the primary goals for participants attending this activity?

Participants will learn to state the advantages, disadvantages, and limitations of OSCEs, discuss planning factors for OSCE development, and explain how integrated OSCEs overcome traditional assessment barriers.

Who is the presenter of the session?

The presenter is Nancy Letassy, Pharm. D., CDE, a Professor and Manager in the Department of Pharmacotherapy Services with 28 years of experience as a pharmacy educator.

What is Dr. Letassy's specific area of research and educational interest?

Dr. Letassy is interested in developing active learning approaches to bridge didactic classroom learning with patient care, as well as researching the pharmacist's role in diabetes care within patient-centered medical homes.

Sep 20, 2026

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