Table 3. Comparison of OSCE performance in formative and summative examinations.
| Variable | Total(n = 774) | 2013 (n = 361) | 2014 (n = 413) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formative OSCE | |||
| Passed exam, n (%) | 361 (46.6) | 180 (49.9) | 181 (43.8) |
| Mean mark (SD) | 51.2 (11.3) | 51.7 (11.6) | 50.8 (11.0) |
| Median mark | 49.0 | 49.0 | 49.0 |
| Summative OSCE | |||
| Passed exam, n (%) | 658 (85.0) | 298 (82.6) | 360 (87.2) |
| Mean mark (SD) | 59.7 (8.8) | 59.6 (8.0) | 59.8 (9.5) |
| Median mark | 61 | 60 | 61 |
| Comparative performance | |||
| Passed formative, passed summative, n (%) | 334 (43.2) | 163 (45.2) | 171 (41.4) |
| Passed formative, failed summative, n (%) | 27 (3.5) | 17 (4.7) | 10 (2.4) |
| Failed formative, failed summative, n (%) | 89 (11.5) | 46 (12.7) | 43 (10.4) |
| Failed formative, passed summative, n (%) | 324 (41.9) | 135 (37.4) | 189 (45.8) |