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Abstract
Assessment is essential to encourage learning and ensure that students are achieving a minimum standard (May & Head, Citation2010). There are two types of assessment, formative and summative; both will be discussed with regard to assessing practical skills. Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) will be the main focus of the article. The pros and cons of this style of assessment will be discussed in addition to providing a brief overview of other assessment options.
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Sarah Williams
Sarah graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2011 with a BSc(Hons) degree in Veterinary Nursing. She then worked in general practice for two years before returning to the RVC to work in the Queen Mother Hospital’s surgical and neurology wards. She is a clinical coach and chairs the Patient Welfare Group. Working with the students and running CPD sessions at the Queen Mother Hospital sparked her interest in teaching and this year she gained a Post Graduate Certificate in Veterinary Education.