Misunderstood OSCE Variants in Physical Therapy Education: A Call for Standardization: Standardizing OSCE Practices

Muhammad Ather Hashmi

Authors

Muhammad Ather Hashmi Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5786-4924

Abstract

Misinterpretations of the OSCE in physical therapy education—such as static paper-based stations and queue-based written circuits—undermine its purpose as a performance-based assessment. These variants reduce validity and fairness. Standardized design, proper examiner training, and elimination of non-interactive formats are essential to preserve the integrity of OSCE and ensure competent clinical practice.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.59564/amrj/03.04/002

Author Biography

Muhammad Ather Hashmi, Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan

Assistant Professor, College of Physical Therapy

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