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This study integrated video-recorded peer role-play with a standardized checklist to foster communication skill competencies among first-year medical students.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec002\">\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A communication skills module was designed for 250 first-year MBBS students as part of the Attitude EThics COMmunication (AETCOM) course. The intervention integrated video-based submission of peer role-play of doctor\u2012patient interviews guided by a standardized, culturally contextualized checklist (Observation-Based Communication Skills Checklist; OCSC). The entire module was managed through the institutional learning management system (LMS). Student perceptions were gathered via a validated questionnaire and two focus group discussions (FGDs).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"sec003\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Of 241 valid submissions, 70% met expectations, and 28% exceeded them. Student feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with 87% agreeing that peer role-play was an effective learning method. A majority (91%) reported that the OCSC-guided video assignment provided a structured and reflective learning experience. 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