Education Ministry Explains Clinical Exam Adoption

The article discusses the Lebanese Ministry of Education's decision to adopt the clinical examination in the colloquium test for general medicine candidates in 2026. This measure aims to enhance the credibility and effectiveness of clinical assessments after expanding its application to include all participants, including those who have previously passed written exams or did not complete some parts of them. The ministry explained that the adoption of the clinical exam aligns with an internationally recognized system called OSCE, emphasizing that doctors possess the necessary clinical competencies. It is part of an effort to improve medical evaluation standards in Lebanon. Despite some difficulties resulting from this decision, flexible guidelines have been provided to allow students to participate at different times, with the ministry also ensuring that the exam is facilitated in a way that accommodates the diverse capacities of universities, in order to guarantee a comprehensive and transparent evaluation of aspiring doctors.

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