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The Unofficial Guide to Passing OSCEs, 4th Edition

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Edited by Emily Hotton, MBChB (Dist), BSc (Hons), Sammie Mak, MBChB and Zeshan Qureshi, BM, BSc (Hons), MSc, MRCPCH, FAcadMEd, MRCPS(Glasg)
The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice � ...view more

The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice – as well as the importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way. Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an Unofficial Guide.

This guide has everything you need in one place – including common questions, model answers, how to present your answers to examiners, and numerous practical tips for success – all written by doctors and students who have recently completed the exam process.

Ideal for OSCE candidates wanting to blitz their exams, this book will also make a useful day-to-day reference guide for professionals.

ISBN :
9780323936545
Publication Date :
08-03-2023
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The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential to excel on your course, in exams and in practice – as well as the importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way. Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an Unofficial Guide.

This guide has everything you need in one place – including common questions, model answers, how to present your answers to examiners, and numerous practical tips for success – all written by doctors and students who have recently completed the exam process.

Ideal for OSCE candidates wanting to blitz their exams, this book will also make a useful day-to-day reference guide for professionals.


New to this edition
  • New data interpretation chapter
  • New dedicated ophthalmology chapter

Key Features
  • Over 100 common scenarios – including medical history taking, clinical examination, practical skills and communication skills
  • Covers specialities including orthopaedics, paediatrics, psychiatry, radiology, prescribing, O&G, ophthalmology, ENT
  • Over 300 full colour clinical photos to bring the text to life, including images of patients with disease features
  • Clearly outlines how to relay the assessment of a patient to an examiner or to other doctors on a ward round
  • Model answers to key OSCE questions
  • Written and reviewed by doctors and senior medical students – essential guidance from those in the know

Author Information
Edited by Emily Hotton, MBChB (Dist), BSc (Hons), Obstetric Registrar, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, UK; Sammie Mak, MBChB, Junior Doctor, NHS England, Manchester, United Kingdom and Zeshan Qureshi, BM, BSc (Hons), MSc, MRCPCH, FAcadMEd, MRCPS(Glasg), Paediatric Registrar, London Deanery, United Kingdom