How do you run an osce practice session for real, constructive feedback?

[Nora.W]

I have my first OSCE preparation session with my study group next week, and I'm already feeling a bit lost about how to make it useful. We're just planning to run through some stations, but I'm worried we'll just reinforce our own bad habits instead of actually improving. How do you structure these practice sessions so they feel less awkward and more like you're getting real, constructive feedback?

[Savannah_T]

I did an OSCE prep like this last term and found a clear objective helps a lot. You set one skill per station and then do a quick self review followed by peer feedback. What would you set as the main objective for the next session?

[Kenneth_M]

We try a timed mock station then a two minute feedback round where each person says one strength and one area to work on. Keeps it moving and avoids analysis paralysis, sound good?

[Chloe.R]

I'm skeptical this all works in practice but maybe set a no judging rule and see if that nudges more honest feedback?

[JackQP]

We rotate roles and keep a short debrief after each run to focus on feedback. One person notes technique another asks questions and a third acts as timekeeper, what do you think?

[RyanT]

For a simple plan we propose three prompts for every station what went well what to adjust and what to practice before the next run for feedback. Then we write a brief plan with one concrete micro goal per person.

[JonathanW]

I'm still figuring this out too. Sometimes we just run drills and skip the feedback. Other times we overdo it. Maybe set a limit on how long feedback lasts?

[AlexanderM]

If time is tight consider a feedforward approach plus feedback focusing on concrete next steps and momentum, would that help your group?