The evaluation of online Modified Objective Structured Examination (MOSE) as postgraduate admissions re‐examination: A report from Fujian Medical University, China

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AbstractObjectivesThis paper aims to explore the successful implementation of online postgraduate admissions re‐examination in China, specifically focusing on the Modified Objective Structured Examination (MOSE). It introduced the specific practice of the online postgraduate admissions re‐examination in China and investigated the perceptions of applicants, postgraduate supervisors and admissions staffs about the online MOSE re‐examination.MethodsSurveys were administrated 3 years after the implementation of online MOSE postgraduate admissions re‐examination in China. Separate surveys were conducted with applicants, postgraduate supervisors, and admissions staff members to gather their opinions and suggestions regarding the online MOSE re‐examination.ResultsA total of 65 applicants, 43 postgraduate supervisors and seven admissions staff members completed the surveys. Over 80% of the applicants agreed that the online MOSE comprehensively evaluated their medical humanities, communication, medical knowledge, and overall competence. Furthermore, 89.30% of postgraduate supervisors believed that the students recruited through online MOSE were either “not significantly different,” “better,” or “much better” compared to those recruited through on‐site re‐examination. Admissions staff members also expressed a favorable view of online MOSE re‐examination.ConclusionThe online MOSE re‐examination is an effective, convenient, and affirmative evaluation method for postgraduate admissions re‐examination.