Hence the amount of tutorial resources put into the programme per student is extensive. Each semester is ended with one integrated examination, with the exception of the 4th and 5th semester where the examinations consist of two independent parts. Sucessful completion of the semester examination is a requirement for advancing to the next semester. The examinations take different forms, from the written essay type to practical propedeutical, practical clinical and the OSCE-type exam. There are also oral exams, individual or in groups.
Clinical training is assessed continuously by the instructors.
At the end of the clinical courses, the students are assessed by the joint academic staff before the student is allowed to take the formal semester examination. The assessment is made on the background of preset goals of achievement made known to the student at the start of the semester. These goals are grouped in knowledge based, skill based and behavioural based goals and at different levels of advancement. The students assess the teaching given to them and their tutors. Each PBL-case is assessed seperately in addition to the semester evaluation.