Table 2. Correlation between OSCE grades and mean fourth-year multiple-choice-question-based grades.
| Spearman r | P | |
|---|---|---|
| Mean 4th-year MCQ-based examination grades | ||
| vs. OSCE mean | 0.18 | 0.001 |
| vs. OSCE #1 | 0.19 | 0.0003 |
| vs. OSCE #2 | - | 0.078 |
| vs. OSCE #3 | - | 0.094 |
| Mean 4th-year traineeship skills grade | ||
| vs. OSCE mean | 0.19 | 0.0002 |
| vs. OSCE #1 | - | 0.32 |
| vs. OSCE #2 | 0.17 | 0.001 |
| vs. OSCE #3 | 0.19 | 0.0003 |
| Mean 4th-year traineeship behavior grade | ||
| vs. OSCE mean | - | 0.28 |
| vs. OSCE #1 | - | 0.76 |
| vs. OSCE #2 | - | 0.83 |
| vs. OSCE #3 | 0.12 | 0.032 |
OSCE = objective structured clinical examination; MCQ = multiple-choice question.
OSCEs #1 and #2 are focused on cardiovascular and are predominantly competence-oriented; OSCE #3 is focused on hepato-gastroenterology, and predominantly behavior-oriented.