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Pass\u2013fail cut scores were established using the modified Angoff method.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The pilot OSCEs proved high staffing demands but overall feasible and favorable for student learning. In June 2024, 278 students completed the mandatory PJ-OSCE across 15 circuits of eight stations (8\u00a0min each). Mean score was 603.08 (SD 67.57)\/800 points (75.2%); pass rate was 97.1%. Examination reliability averaged 0.84 (Cronbach\u2019s alpha, SD 0.06). Students rated the examination 10.90\/15 points, with 41.0% reporting substantial learning gains. Examiners rated the format as appropriate (86.3%).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This feasibility and implementation study demonstrates that a large-scale summative PJ-OSCE can be successfully developed and delivered within a German model curriculum context. 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