**English Translation:** The Deanship of the College of Pharmacy at Al-Zahraa University (peace be upon her) for Women honored the Head of the Medical Competencies Center at Warith Al-Anbiyaa University (peace be upon him). The Administrative Assistant of the College of Pharmacy, Assist. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Hamza Harz, honored Mr. Mustafa Hussein Ibrahim, Head of the Medical Competencies Center at Warith Al-Anbiyaa University (peace be upon him), in recognition of his scientific and professional efforts and his effective role. This honor comes in appreciation of his outstanding contribution to organizing the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) for fifth-year female students. This examination is of great importance in assessing practical competencies and clinical skills in accordance with approved academic standards, thereby contributing to the enhancement of the students’ scientific and practical levels.
The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is considered one of the modern and accredited methods for assessing students in medical and health specialties, as it aims to measure practical competencies and clinical skills in an objective and structured manner.”
The examination is based on multiple stations, each designed to assess a specific skill, such as patient communication, history taking, interpretation of clinical cases, therapeutic decision-making, and the application of practical aspects related to the profession. Students are assessed according to precise criteria and standardized evaluation forms, ensuring fairness and transparency in assessment.”
“The importance of the OSCE lies in its ability to link theoretical knowledge with practical application. It also contributes to preparing students to practice the profession with a high level of competence and enhances their readiness to deal with real-life cases in accordance with established scientific and ethical principles.”