# What Do Medical Students Learn from an OSCE? An Exploratory Study in Indonesia
> Shahabuddin N.Q.

URL kanonis: https://discover.unhas.ac.id/publications/pub_scopus_105052720178
Jurnal / Konferensi: Education in Medicine Journal
Tahun terbit: 2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21315/eimj2026.18.s1.1
ISSN: 21801932
Kuartil SJR: Q2
Citations: 0

## Authors
- Shahabuddin N.Q.

## Abstract
The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a widely used assessment tool in medical schools, increasingly recognised for its impact on learning behaviour. This qualitative study explored the impact of OSCE on medical students’ learning behaviours at Alkhairaat University in Palu, Indonesia. Data were collected through six focus group discussions with 35 students purposively selected to represent diverse OSCE performances, and were analysed using thematic analysis. The results indicated that students perceived the OSCE as encouraging deeper learning, enhancing structured preparation, fostering skills relevant to professional growth, and reinforcing collaborative and self-regulated learning. Students also reported acquiring altruistic values through peer teaching and community-oriented behaviour. However, some students reported surface learning and dependency on rote memorisation. These findings highlight OSCE’s learning impact on medical students towards the accomplishment of not only clinical competence but also holistic professional development.

## Keywords
- Medical education
- Thematic analysis
- Objective structured clinical examination
- Focus group
- Psychology
- Competence (human resources)
- Exploratory research
- Qualitative research
- Experiential learning
- Peer assessment
- Qualitative property
- Core competency
- Rote learning
- Study skills
- Small group learning
- Critical thinking
- Dependency (UML)
- Medicine
- Medical school
- Collaborative learning
- Problem-based learning
- Semi-structured interview

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