Amman Arab University's (AAU) Pharmacy Faculty Reinforces Academic Excellence by Organizing an OSCE Exam with External Evaluator from Abdul Hadi Hospital
Within the framework of the distinguished academic cooperation between the Faculty of Pharmacy at Amman Arab University and Abdul Hadi Hospital, Dr. Abdullah Farah from Abdul Hadi Hospital participated as an external examiner and evaluator in the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE). The exam was organized by the Faculty's Training Committee, supervised by Ms. Rania Al-Wraikat, and involved active participation from academic and administrative staff members.
The OSCE is one of the most important modern educational tools for assessing students' practical performance, as it plays a role in linking theoretical knowledge to practical application in an environment that simulates the professional reality. It also enhances students' self-confidence in facing the challenges of the healthcare job market.
The OSCE was designed according to the latest international standards and included a series of practical stations that evaluated students' skills in clinical assessment, providing pharmaceutical counseling, solving clinical problems, and effectively managing communication with patients. Additionally, a virtual assessment station utilized the MyDispense software.
This exam provided students with the opportunity to confront precise practical situations and make therapeutic decisions based on critical thinking, thereby enhancing their readiness to practice the profession with high efficiency.
In this regard, Professor Dr. Rana Abu Huwej, Dean of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Amman Arab University, praised the efforts of the Field Training Committee in organizing the exam. She emphasized that the role of the external evaluator enhances credibility and reflects the Faculty's commitment to applying the best educational practices. She explained that this exam is one of the globally recognized tools for measuring students' practical competencies and communication skills, which contributes to preparing a generation of qualified pharmacists capable of efficiently and excellently dealing with the challenges of the healthcare job market.
Dr. Abu Huwej added that the goal of this exam is to promote self-directed learning among students, develop independent analysis skills, and enable them to apply theoretical knowledge in realistic practical situations.
For his part, Dr. Abdullah Farah expressed his admiration for the level of the Faculty of Pharmacy students at Amman Arab University, commending the high quality of the exam's organization and the adherence to precise assessment standards. These standards included accurately preparing medical prescriptions, making correct therapeutic decisions, and communicating effectively with patients. He emphasized the importance of external evaluation in ensuring integrity, objectivity, and elevating the educational process.
Students of the Faculty of Pharmacy at Amman Arab University expressed their pride in undergoing the exam experience, confirming that it was a rich and comprehensive educational experience and a qualitative, enriching milestone. It allowed them to deeply understand their strengths and areas for improvement in their performance, represented a pivotal step in their academic journey, and contributed to honing their practical skills while enhancing their readiness to confidently and efficiently meet the requirements and challenges of professional practice in the healthcare sector.
