· Training students in a systematic, safe and protected fashion using effective educational strategies appropriate to their specific needs and level of experience.

· Reducing the difficulties encountered in medical and nursing college in ensuring adequate exposure to clinical problems.

· Communication and history taking

· Professional attitudes and awareness of the ethical basis of health care

· Physical examination, procedural and clinical laboratory skills

· Diagnostic and therapeutic skills

· Resuscitation

· Critical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving

· Team working, organization and management

· A survey on and improvement of learning skills and competency of medical students of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences.

· Implementation of OSCE evaluation in Shiraz University of Medical Sciences.