OSCE is the abbreviation of Objective Structured Clinical Examination, which is a modern type of examination often used often used for assessment in health care disciplines.

At UMB, it takes place in the 6th year, and consists of multiple stations where students rotate and perform specific tasks or solve cases, while being assessed by professionals throughout. Expect a mix of tasks on mannequins, catheterisation/intubation training kits, and live actors.

Due to the everchanging nature of the exam (e.g. new stations, different conditions, etc), please refer to the official page.

https://www.umb.edu.pl/en/s,22386/OSCE

The following description comes from 2025 (Class of 2025):

The department provided everything we needed—topics, exam structure, and expectations—all online. There were 27 key topics to study, and going over those, along with 6th-year notes, videos, and any go-to med resources, was enough prep.

The exam itself was 70 minutes, with 10 minutes per station, plus an extra 50 minutes for briefing and feedback. We rotated through stations individually, so even though we were scheduled as a group, each of us was alone in each room. Once time was up, we moved straight to the next room without breaks.

Rooms were numbered with a set path to follow. When you entered, you said your name and ID out loud, got an audible confirmation, and then checked the printed task description. If you got stuck, you could always refer back to the printout. All stations related to those 27 topics—nothing new or unexpected.

Each room had a timer, so you always knew how much time was left. A bell signaled when the timer was up. If you finished early, you stayed in the room until you heard the bell.

Wether you passed or not depends on the discussion by the examiners behind the windows. We knew our results right after the exam, and those who failed went for a retake a day after.

Overall, it was a great experience, we just wished to have more chances to prepare and learn a few more practical skills beforehand.