OSPE, OSVE and OSCE in Anatomy

We may wonder how OSPE (objective structured practical examination), OSVE (objective structured
viva examination) and OSCE (objective structured clinical examination) can be applicable in Anatomy.
These are the various methods of assessment which are based on objectivity. These methods are
accepted worldwide and being implemented across the world because they do unbiased evaluation of
the students in clinical and para clinical subjects. In human anatomy, there is a huge scope to assess
student’s cognitive and psychomotor domains. Application of OSPE, OSVE and OSCE in different
branches of Anatomy can help us to assess the students efficiently and at satisfactory level. OSPE
can be applied in microanatomy, OSVE in table viva and OSCE in living anatomy to assess skills and
knowledge of 1st M.B.B.S students. In the present chapter, students were exposed to two methods of
evaluation viz a viz routine evaluation method in microanatomy (spots with unstructured viva and
OSPE-objective structured practical examination). Feedback was taken in the form of a questionnaire
and statistical analysis was done. The result shows that objective structured practical examination
increases the objectivity and reduces subjectivity compared to conventional viva.