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  • Peer observation in simulated CASC events and its effects on learning

  • Isabel McMullen, Ken Checinski, Susan Halliwell, Michael Maier, Oyepeju Raji, Gianetta Rands, Ranga Rao
  • Journal:
    The Psychiatrist / Volume 37 / Issue 3 / March 2013
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    02 January 2018, pp. 111-115
    Print publication:
    March 2013
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  • Aims and method

    Passing the MRCPsych Clinical Assessment of Skills and Competencies (CASC) is a significant challenge for trainee psychiatrists. We describe the process of setting up a new educational intervention of a simulated CASC examination incorporating peer observation, and report the findings from these events.

    Results

    The training events involved a series of simulated scenarios followed by personalised feedback from examiners. Peer observation was a fundamental part of the events and was viewed positively by the trainees with perceived improvements in knowledge and skills. Differences in self-rated and examiner-rated competence were observed more often in those who subsequently failed the CASC.

    Clinical implications

    Simulated CASC examination as a training event with a strong focus on observing and learning from peers provides a useful learning experience and supports trainees who are preparing for the CASC examination.