Peer feedback as an aid to learning--what do we want? Feedback. When do we want it? Now!

Background: With 360° appraisals integral to professional life, learning how to give constructive feedback is an essential generic skill.

Aim: To use a formative objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) for skills acquisition and development in giving feedback, whilst facilitating awareness of the importance of communication skills in clinical practice.

Methods: Medical and nursing students took part in a formative OSCE.