Structured rubrics help maintain fairness and consistency in evaluating all candidates by using clear, objective criteria that assess their clinical performance.
Effective feedback highlights both positive performance and areas where the candidate can improve, often using specific examples to guide future development.
Objective scoring systems, such as checklists and rubrics, reduce subjective bias by focusing on observable behaviors and performance, ensuring fairness across all candidates.
Immediate, specific feedback is valuable for helping candidates understand what they did well and where they can improve while the task is still fresh in their mind.
The performance data from an OSCE provides actionable insights for candidates, allowing them to focus on specific skills that need improvement before future exams or in their clinical practice.