How can a communication skills assessment go beyond a box-ticking exercise?
This event focuses on evidence-based approaches to teaching and assessing communication, the role of student feedback, and the use of OSCEs to foster empathy, trust, and professional communication with patients.
We examine key aspects of assessing communication skills: the evidence base for best practices, alignment of assessment approaches, and the use of OSCEs to support the development of communication. Particular attention is given to balancing content checklists with genuine human connection, as well as integrating formative, summative, and self-assessment.