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Tips for Oral Examinations |
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The true VIVA examination is largely obsolete in modern medicine, although it may still feature in pass/fail and prize examinations. The majority of practical examinations involving communication are now OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) examinations.
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Tips for Passing Clinical Finals |
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Clinical finals may not be reflective of work as a PRHO, but they are the stepping-stone to making this job possible. A few basic rules make the process more approachable.
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Tips for Overseas Candidates |
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By Dr John Lim, Senior House Officer, Medicine, Ulster Hospital, Belfast & Dr Ian Bickle, Specialist Registrar, Radiology, Sheffield
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The following example would be typical of what you might expect to get in one of the 'short case' parts in clinical finals. The number of cases examined will vary from student to student.
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The logistics of finals at Queen's - a student's perspective |
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Finals are pretty scary and confusing at the best of times. Here is one of Medical Finals editor's on his experiences on how the big day runs logistically
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Tips for approaching the Psychiatric Patient |
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Medical students may initially be reticent about approaching psychiatric patients during the course of their studies. It doesn't need to be that way.
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Tips for getting the most out of Ward Rounds |
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They occur everyday, put the fear of God into some and occasionally seem of limited educational value. Ward rounds can be what you make of them.
Interacting with the patient
Avoid being self-conscious if asked to perform an examination or demonstrate a clinical sign in front of the ward round. It’s an excellent opportunity to practice.
Always remember to be sensitive if talking to colleagues or answering questions. Use appropriate language and acknowledge the patient’s presence.
Interacting with colleagues
Don’t be frightened to ask questions. This will impress most teams, as it appears you’re interested and genuinely willing to learn. It also enables you to learn as you go along.
Be flexible. Different consultants operate ward rounds differently - accommodate to this. Make brief notes to refer back to.
Get there on time. Everyone else will not wait and tagging on late is not the best way to impress (or avoid getting picked on!). Surgical rounds are likely to mean an earlier start.
And later...
When you get home later, look up those points you jotted down earlier. This reinforces your learning.
Probably the most valuable part of any ward round is finding suitable patients to return to later. You know who has good clinical features and who will not mind you disturbing them. You will also be a familiar face when you return.
If a ‘booby’ occurs don’t dwell on it. Staff and students change so often nobody will remember. Its part of the learning process.
As you asked questions and offered to get involved on the round you can spend the time you saved doing something else outside hospital.
BY: Ian C Bickle, PRHO, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. |
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Advice From Senior Doctors |
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