Residents Sharpen Their Skills in Annual Mock OSCE's
The University of Utah Department of Anesthesiology recently held its annual Mock OSCEs, an essential training experience designed to help residents prepare for the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)—a key requirement for board certification in anesthesiology.
The mOSCE consists of five structured stations, each simulating a different clinical scenario to test a range of skills critical to anesthesiology practice:
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS): Interpretation of ultrasound images for patient assessment.
- Interpretation of Monitors: Analyzing real-time patient data to make informed clinical decisions.
- Professionalism & Communication: Managing difficult conversations with patients, families, or healthcare teams.
- Oral Board Examination: Demonstrating clinical reasoning and decision-making skills under pressure.
- High-Fidelity Simulations: Handling complex anesthesia scenarios in a controlled, realistic environment.
Residents rotate through each station in a timed format that closely replicates the real OSCE, receiving detailed, structured feedback on their performance. By participating in these mock exams three times throughout their training, residents build confidence and refine the skills needed for board certification.
Additionally, the department invites our fellows to participate in the CA3-level mOSCE, further reinforcing the value of structured assessment and ongoing professional development.
By simulating high-stakes scenarios and offering targeted feedback, the department remains dedicated to preparing residents for success—not just on their exams, but in our students future careers as anesthesiologists.
