36. Unlocking the Mini-CEX: Clinical Assessment in Osteopathy

24/04/2025 35 min
36. Unlocking the Mini-CEX: Clinical Assessment in Osteopathy

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This episode of the Silvates podcast delves into the Mini Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX), a structured assessment tool used in osteopathic education. Phil Bright, Sarah-Jane Marshall and Marianne Damgaard-Jensen discuss its purpose, benefits and assessment process. The Mini-CEX is highlighted as a valuable tool for providing immediate, actionable feedback to students, enhancing their learning experience and preparing them for clinical practice.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Mini-CEX 02:02 Understanding the Mini-CEX06:44 Purpose and Benefits of Mini-CEX10:53 Assessment Process and Feedback15:02 Challenges and Reliability of Mini-CEX19:17 Feedback Delivery and Scoring22:03 Marking Criteria and Scoring Systems25:23 Implementing the Mini-CEX30:30 Best Practices for Mini-CEX34:04 Conclusion and Future DirectionsWatch the full interview here: https://youtu.be/mxO3lh3wK3E