Hello Martin,
We got around this by allowing extra time for all students, so that
there is no adjustment to make or seperate circuits to run, (30 seconds
increased to 1 minute reading time).
I did a fair bit of research into what other medical schools do, and
most medical schools I spoke to did identify that they had found a way
to factor in adjustments. Am happy to discuss if you'd like to give me a
ring.
It's also useful to consult the GMC's own Gateways Guidance:
http://www.gmc-uk.org/education/undergraduate/undergraduate_policy/gateways_guidance/
On page 114 there's a long list of potential 'reasonable adjustments' to
OSCEs, one of which is 'students given additional time to read instructions'
Regards,
--
Michael Woodman
Disabilities Coordinator
Registry, Hunter Wing,
St. George's, University of London,
Cranmer Terrace, Tooting,
SW17 0RE.
www.sgul.ac.uk/disability
Tel: 020 8725 0143
Fax: 020 8725 0841
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Simon Jarvis wrote:
> Hello Martin,
>
> This is something of a bone of contention at institutions with
> medicine departments. In two HEIs where I have worked, including my
> current employer, the department has flatly refused to provide
> additional time for any students in OSCEs - their justification being
> that it is practically impossible to arrange, as each student shifts
> from station to station once a buzzer or bell goes off. I may have
> said this before, but it all sounds a bit like the Generation Game to me.
>
> Other adjustments are possible, e.g. printing the scenarios on
> different coloured card or in different font, but that's about it.
> Given the profile of most medicine students very few want to rock the
> boat and they usually accept that they cannot have additional time in
> OSCEs in the way they can in written examinations.
>
> I'd welcome the chance to visit other universities who manage to
> provide such arrangements for their MBBS students.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Simon
>
> Martin Kerr wrote:
>> Dear Colleagues,
>>
>> You definitely learn something new everyday in the exciting world of
>> HE! Today's revelation is that OSCE stands for Objective Structured
>> Clinical Examination, but I'm sure you all knew that!
>>
>> Anyway, my query is in relation to what reasonable adjustments are
>> given by other universities for their "oscies" for medical and
>> nursing students with dyslexia who are required to pass these
>> compulsory practical exams. The Med School here at Queen's, Belfast
>> has questioned whether they should offer any adjustments for this
>> exam in which a student with dyslexia is required to read written
>> instructions prior to performing a medical technique within a set
>> time limit, which is then assessed. The written information and
>> instructions provided to the student contain scenarios involving
>> hypothetical patients with medical conditions to which the student
>> has to respond and carry out practical interventions within the
>> allotted timeframe.
>>
>> The question arising is whether it is reasonable for the student with
>> dyslexia to receive extra time to read the scenario and accompanying
>> instructions? (as they would have for written exams), or are there
>> other reasonable alternatives currently in use anywhere out there?
>> Any information or suggestions would be appreciated.
>>
>> Martin Kerr
>> Disability Officer
>> Disability Services
>> Queen's University Belfast
>> BT7 1NN
>>
>> Tel: 90972727
>> Email: [log in to unmask]
>>
>>
>>
>
>
--
Michael Woodman
Disabilities Coordinator
Registry, Hunter Wing,
St. George's, University of London,
Cranmer Terrace, Tooting,
SW17 0RE.
www.sgul.ac.uk/disability
Tel: 020 8725 0143
Fax: 020 8725 0841
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