Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology
SCOPUS
  • Year: 2025
  • Volume: 42
  • Issue: 2

Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS) in Forensic Learning: Usefulness, Disadvantages, Challenges, and Implementation Process

1Additional Professor and Head, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bibinagar, Telangana, India

2Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajkot, Gujarat, India

3Dean (Academics), Professor & HoD, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rajkot, Gujarat, India

*Corresponding author, E-mail address: dr.utsav.parekh@gmail.com

Online Published on 19 August, 2025.

Abstract

Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS) is an integral tool for workplace-based assessment (WBA) in forensic learning, providing real-time evaluation and feedback on students’ procedural competencies. This article delves into the usefulness, disadvantages, challenges, and implementation process of DOPS within forensic education. It includes practical examples to illustrate the impact of DOPS on enhancing the assessment process and preparing students for professional practice.

Keywords

Direct Observation, Procedural Skills, Forensic, Learning, Medical Education