SOP OP - 400.004 OSCE Policy

Sep 20, 2026

School of Pharmacy SOP OP 400.004 defines institutional guidelines for delivering Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). It sets review cadence through the Assessment Sub-Committee of the Curriculum Committee every other year and explains OSCE purpose, curriculum placement across the PharmD program, and progression rules for completing OSCEs before starting APPEs. It specifies required components, assessment scope, handling of unexcused absences and excused illnesses, incomplete outcomes, scheduling limits per semester, station structure, feedback use, and the need for remediation. Approvals are listed by senior academic and clinical leaders.

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CategoryHealthcare

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Reading Time5 min

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Purpose

Review

Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCEs)

Approval

School of Pharmacy SOP OP: 400.004 OSCE Policy PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy is to layout the guidelines for OSCE delivery. REVIEW Policy/Procedure: This policy will be reviewed by the Assessment Sub-Committee of the Curriculum Committee every other year (odd years) . 400.004.001 Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCEs) are one of numerous methods that Marshall University School of Pharmacy uses to assess student learning. OSCEs assess a student’s clinical skill development throughout the PharmD curriculum. Students enrolled at Marshall University School of Pharmacy are required to successfully complete (pass) all OSCEs during the first three years of the PharmD curriculum. Students may not begin Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs) until all OSCEs have been successfully completed. 400.004.002 OSCEs are a required component of the PharmD curriculum at Marshall University School of Pharmacy. OSCEs assess a variety of clinical skills that are needed to deliver optimal patient care. These assessments may include, but are not limited to: safe immunization practices; medication use counseling; patient assessment and triage; and use of drug information resources. Students who miss an OSCE for unexcused reasons will receive a grade of zero on the exam and may be subject to a Professionalism Evaluation Form (PEF) . Excused absences are granted only for students with an illness or injury to self or immediate family member on the day of the exam and must be documented by a licensed health-care provider. Students with excused absences will receive an incomplete for that OSCE and will be required to take the OSCE as soon as it is offered again. OSCEs are offered to students no more than one day per semester. OSCEs may consist of multiple stations through which multiple clinical skills are assessed or may be a performance assessment of a single clinical skill. Feedback from the OSCE results enables students and faculty to identify student strengths and/or weaknesses in clinical skills. Remediation and further development of clinical skills is a necessary component in improving student weaknesses that may prevent them from successfully completing each OSCE. APPROVALS: | Kevin Yingling, R.Ph., M.D.
Dean | Date | | --- | --- | | H. Glenn Anderson Jr., Pharm.D.
Associate Dean of Academic and Curricular Affairs | Date | | Kim Broedel-Zaugg, R.Ph., M.B.A., Ph.D.
Chair of Pharmacy Practice, Administration and Research | Date | | Inder Sehgal, Ph.D.
Interim Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research | Date | Robert Stanton, M.B.A., Pharm.D., BCPS Assistant Dean for Experiential Learning Date

FAQs

What is the purpose of this OSCE policy?

The policy establishes guidelines for OSCE delivery. It outlines how OSCEs are used to assess clinical skill development during the PharmD curriculum.

How often is the policy reviewed?

The policy is reviewed by the Assessment Sub-Committee of the Curriculum Committee every other year in odd years.

What happens if a student misses an OSCE for unexcused reasons?

A missed OSCE for unexcused reasons results in a grade of zero. The student may also be subject to a Professionalism Evaluation Form (PEF).

How are excused absences handled and rescheduled?

Excused absences are granted only for illness or injury to the student or immediate family member on the exam day and must be documented by a licensed healthcare provider. Students with excused absences receive an incomplete and must take the OSCE when it is offered again.

Sep 20, 2026

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