OSCE examinations are compulsory for Medical students and specialist trainees. The student is led through a clinical scenario and then assessed on examination, history taking, investigation, diagnosis and management. Some students are able to practice OSCEs with a teacher acting as the patient, however not all candidates have equal/sufficient access to teachers as such a resource. This often leads to examination candidates not being prepared for the OSCE exam format, performing poorly compared with written paper examinations. The proposed book will cover an approach to passing the OSCE as well as 60 practice questions. Each case will have a sample marking scheme. After the marking scheme there will be a discussion and key points/pitfalls section

A companion volume to Rymer: Preparation and Revision for the DRCOG. OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) is a technique of assessment now central to the DRCOG examination. The student has to circulate past a number of 'stations' within a specified time interval and then answer questions on the case. Stations could be a photograph, a radiograph, a specimen, or a patient. Because of the time limit there is a technique required for success. This book gives students practice in OSCE examinations, comprising 4 OSCE-style examinations. Each consists of roughly 25 'stations', including colour photographs and radiographs. After each set, full explanatory answers are given. There is also a useful chapter on OSCE technique and the best way to approach this type of assessment.

oscesmart in Obstetrics & Gynaecology Practice vignettes, histories and mark schemes for your finals. Obstetrics & Gynaecology is one of few specialties that encompasses both medicine and surgery. With limited exposure at medical school, students can often find themselves merely skimming the surface of what is a complex, dynamic and critical aspect of the service provided by healthcare professionals. In a specialty rooted in asking personal questions, managing emergencies and tackling ethical dilemmas, medical students can often find themselves overwhelmed by the potential scenarios they may face in the OSCE. This book is designed to cover these topics, increasing your confidence in the period leading up to the exam. This book has been designed for a group of three students practicing OSCES, who rotate the role of actor, examiner, and candidate. We present a range of scenarios in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, outlining the scenarios often seen within the field. Many of the scenarios in this book have been based on real-life experiences that we have faced both as medical students and Foundation Year Doctors. This highlights the importance of achieving competence in this field, regardless of whether you intend to pursue a career in Obstetrics & Gynaecology. oscesmart revision series have been devised to aid your preparation for medical school OSCEs. Complete with - -Student vignettes -Actor histories -Mark schemes We bring to you an essential revision kit that will help you - -Prepare with premade scenarios -Practice in small groups in a timed setting -Use our refined mark schemes to improve your performance

The Part 3 MRCOG is a clinical assessment of knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies. Passing the Part 3 exam leads to the award of the Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) and remains the essential waypoint for UK trainees to pass from core training to higher training. Trainees must have passed MRCOG Parts 1 and 2 before they can sit the Part 3 exam (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists). This book is a complete revision guide for students preparing for the MRCOG Part 3 examination. Beginning with an overview of training in obstetrics and gynaecology in the UK and basics of the exam, the following chapters provide step by step tips and advice on aspects of the exam, patient safety, communication with patients and colleagues, information gathering, application of knowledge, and clinical governance. The book features nearly 50 OSCE scenarios with variations that may be encountered in the exam, as well as clinical problems and their solutions. Related specialties such as anatomy, genetics, immunology, endocrinology, and psychology, are also discussed. Key points Complete revision guide for students preparing for the MRCOG Part 3 examination Features nearly 50 OSCE scenarios that may be encountered in the exam Includes clinical problems and their solutions Discusses structure of the UK National Health Service and the role of midwives in the care of pregnant women

This self-assessment book enables candidates to practise their technique for the new OSCEs, particularly for the OSCEs of the DRCOG. It consists of five OSCE circuits, each with 20 stations and two rest stations. The questions of each station are assembled to represent as closely as possible those of a typical DRCOG paper, in terms of content, type of station and general display. Answers and commentaries for the stations follow each circuit. As appropriate, tips and pitfalls which came to light during validation of the questions are highlighted. The book begins with the chapter What is an OSCE? and closes with two typical MCQ test papers of a similar level of difficulty to those in the DRCOG. The first known OSCE book for obstetricians/gynaecologists which is particularly suitable in DRCOG candidates. Concise introduction to the OSCE. Invaluable commentary to help candidates avoid common pitfalls. Practical advice for preparing for the DRCOG.

Wherever you study or practise obstetrics and gynaecology, a sound knowledge of the clinical aspects will underpin your understanding of the specialty and maximise your ability to make a difference to the care of women and babies. A perfect companion to Kumar and Clark’s Clinical Medicine, this new edition continues to provide an excellent grounding and framework for handling clinical problems in obstetrics and gynaecology. Highly illustrated with clear, full-colour line drawings and colour photos. Summary boxes and tables throughout. Key-points boxes at the end of each chapter. The latest information for statistics and genetics. Forward-looking approach to obstetrics and gynaecology. History and ethics boxes throughout. Organized into three sections: Fundamentals, Gynaecology, and Pregnancy and the puerperium. New section on sexual and reproductive health New chapter on surgery to aligned with the RCOG undergrad curriculum Anaesthesia chapter totally reworked. Increased coverage of ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage. Fully revised and updated throughout.

This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. It is a comprehensive revision book in Obstetrics and Gynaecology that covers all the main types of questions used in medical student and trainee exams: Objective Structured Clinical Exams (OSCEs), Extended Matching Questions (EMQs) and Best of Five Questions (BOFs). Excellent value for money - covering the breadth of questions types. Four OSCE circuits. Communication and structured oral stations. 50 EMQs with explanatory answers. 50 BOFs with explanatory answers. The first edition concentrated on OSCEs. This new edition has been expanded to include other forms of testing (extended matching questions and best of five questions).

OSCEs are a familiar component of postgraduate examinations worldwide, simulating clinical scenarios to assess a candidate's clinical skills and a range of competencies. This book will combine comprehensive knowledge and evidence-based practice standards in obstetrics and medical complications of pregnancy into a patient-centered approach using standardized OSCE scenarios. Taking an innovative, unique approach to diverse common clinical scenarios, it will be useful to trainees preparing for high-stakes certification examinations, and all healthcare workers providing obstetrical care. By using the provided clinical cases for self-assessment or peer-review practice, important aspects of focused history taking and patient management are elucidated. For those working in obstetrical care, this book is an essential teaching tool for all levels of training. The book will therefore serve as a key teaching tool at various levels. Readers can use the clinical cases for self-assessment or peer-review practice, to elucidate important aspects of focused history-taking and evidence-based patient management.

The OSCE (Observed Structured Clinical Examination) is a recently introduced examination for trainee obstetricians and gynaecologists. The examination requires students to move around a series of stations where skills such as clinical assessment, data interpretation, and communication are tested. At each station the candidate is expected to deal with the situation using a problem-orientated approach. This text includes three full OSCE papers and features full answers to each question. By self-testing using this book candidates will be equiped to deal with the many different scenarios likely to be encountered in these examinations and in the wider context will help the medic to develop essential practical skills.