Oral Exams Without Standards: A Case Study of Assessment Bias Against International Medical Students in Central Europe

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Main Author: Harsh Wardhan, Siddhartha
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Published: Zenodo 2025
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contents <p><span><span>        </span>Oral examinations continue to be a distinctive element of medical education at numerous Central European universities. Unlike written or computer-based evaluations, oral assessments are heavily reliant on examiner discretion, subjective questioning, and the quality of available instructional materials. This paper investigates how the design and implementation of oral examinations contribute to disparities between local and international students, with the latter bearing a disproportionate academic risk.<br><br></span></p>
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spellingShingle Oral Exams Without Standards: A Case Study of Assessment Bias Against International Medical Students in Central Europe
Harsh Wardhan, Siddhartha
<p><span><span>        </span>Oral examinations continue to be a distinctive element of medical education at numerous Central European universities. Unlike written or computer-based evaluations, oral assessments are heavily reliant on examiner discretion, subjective questioning, and the quality of available instructional materials. This paper investigates how the design and implementation of oral examinations contribute to disparities between local and international students, with the latter bearing a disproportionate academic risk.<br><br></span></p>
title Oral Exams Without Standards: A Case Study of Assessment Bias Against International Medical Students in Central Europe
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16934383