MRCS Part A: 550 SBAs and EMQs


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MRCS Part A: 550 SBAs and EMQs, Second Edition continues the tradition of the best-selling first edition by offering a wealth of practice questions covering applied basic sciences and principles of surgery for candidates preparing for the MRCS Part A written exam. With 40% new content, including the addition of trauma and orthopaedic questions to provide complete coverage of surgical specialties, this book remains an essential revision tool designed to maximise chances of exam success. Key points 550 SBAs and theme-based EMQs test knowledge of applied basic sciences and general surgical principles, respectively, reflecting the formats encountered in the exam Chapters organised by anatomy, physiology, pathology, principles of surgery and general surgery, to help you focus on areas of weakness Provides in-depth answers, with illustrations, to help consolidate knowledge and understand key concepts Gives practical advice on how to approach revision and useful tips to improve exam technique




MRCS Part A: 500 SBAs and EMQs


Book Description

Featuring a wealth of practice questions, MRCS Part A: 500 SBAs and EMQs allows trainees to test themselves on everything they need to know to pass the MRCS Part A exam.




MRCOG Part 2: 500 SBAs and EMQs


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Reflecting recent changes to the exam, MRCOG Part 2: 500 SBAs and EMQs, Second Edition has been completely updated to include questions and answers in the new SBA format. With over 50% new content, MRCOG Part 2: 500 SBAs and EMQs offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive set of practice questions for trainees preparing for the MRCOG Part 2 exam. Chapters are mapped to the syllabus to deliver structured revision in all the key topics tested in the exam. Featuring a wealth of practice questions and fully descriptive answers, this book provides the essential revision text to maximise chances of exam success. Key Points 500 questions, comprising 250 SBAs and 250 EMQs, reflecting the breadth of topics encountered in the actual exam Questions structured around MRCOG syllabus core modules, ensuring complete coverage for the exam Answers feature concise descriptions to consolidate knowledge and understanding Extensive evidence-based referencing to relate theory to clinical practice Visually-enhanced answers to improve understanding of key concepts




EMQs for the MRCS Part A


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Specifically designed to help candidates revise for the MRCS exam, this book features 250 extended matching questions divided into 96 themes, covering the whole syllabus. Containing everything candidates need to pass the MRCS Part A EMQ section of the exam, the book focuses intensively on topics relating to principles of surgery-in-general, including peri-operative care, post-operative management and critical care, surgical technique and technology, management and legal issues in surgery, clinical microbiology, emergency medicine and trauma management, and principles of surgical oncology. The high level of detail included within the questions and their explanations allows effective self-assessment of knowledge and quick identification of key areas requiring further attention. Varying approaches to extended matching questions are used, giving effective exam practice and guidance through revision and exam technique. This includes clinical case questions, positively-worded questions, requiring selection of the most appropriate of relatively correct answers; 'two-step' or 'double-jump' questions, requiring several cognitive steps to arrive at the correct answer; as well as factual recall questions, prompting basic recall of facts.




MRCOG Part 1: 400 SBAs


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First published in 2016. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.




Basic Science for the MRCS


Book Description

A guide to the core basic sciences - anatomy, physiology and pathology - which comprise the essential knowledge required by the trainee entering the specialty of surgery. It focuses on those topics which tend to be recurring examination themes for initial surgical training.




History Taking and Communication Skill Stations for Internal Medicine Examinations


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The history taking and communication skill stations are amongst the most difficult postgraduate examinations, where candidates more commonly fail due to an inability to communicate properly with the patient, rather than due to lack of knowledge. Authored by experienced postgraduate examiners, this book offers students a wealth of real-life scenarios in multi-conversational styles, using a seven-step approach to help them understand the questions and provide clear and succinct answers. The scenarios are similar to those most frequently encountered in examinations and the model answers are in a typical style expected between doctor and patient, also taking into account candidates for whom English may not be their first language. The comprehensive text is enhanced by illustrations and figures to assist learning and will be useful not only to candidates preparing for postgraduate clinical examinations, but also to undergraduate students. Key points Provides real-life, conversational-style scenarios between doctor and patient to help students prepare for postgraduate history taking and communication skill examinations Uses a seven-step approach to help postgraduates understand questions and provide clear and succinct answers Scenarios typical of those used in examinations Authored by experienced postgraduate examiners




MRCOG Part 3: 50 Clinical Tasks


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MRCOG Part 3: 50 Clinical Tasks is the ideal revision guide for candidates preparing for the MRCOG Part 3 examination. Tasks are arranged according to the MRCOG Part 3 syllabus and include detailed answers, while a separate full mock circuit allows candidates to practice under exam conditions. Presenting guidance on how skill domains are tested using task examples and featuring all different task formats likely to be encountered in the exam, this book provides essential revision to maximise chances of exam success. Key points Presents exam tasks split into three sections; first explaining skill domains, second following the syllabus, third a complete mock circuit Written by authors with extensive experience running MRCOG Part 3 revision courses Gives practical advice on how to approach revision and useful tips to improve exam technique




MRCOG Part 1: 550 SBAs and MCQs


Book Description

Reflecting the new exam format, MRCOG PART 1: 550 SBAs AND MCQs offers the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of practice questions, for trainees preparing for the MRCOG Part 1 exam. Presented in a clear layout, chapters are mapped to the syllabus to deliver structured revision in all the key topics. Featuring a wealth of practice questions and fully descriptive answers, this book provides the essential revision text to maximise chances of exam success. 550 questions, reflecting the breadth of topics encountered in the actual exam Answers feature concise descriptions to consolidate knowledge and understanding Extensive evidence-based referencing to relate theory to clinical practice Includes two complete mock papers to practice and improve exam technique Visually-enhanced answers to improve understanding of key concepts




Oxford Handbook for the Foundation Programme


Book Description

The Oxford Handbook for the Foundation Programme returns for a new edition with clear and thorough clinical guidance and honest advice to help you excel in your first two years as a doctor. This edition has been fully updated in line with the latest guidelines and gives you practical, step-by-step guidance on everything from neurological to gastroenterlogical presentations. Emergency presentations are easily identifiable, giving you fast access to the information you need. This edition also includes a fully revised chapter on pharmacopeia with references to the British National Formulary, as well as chapters on practical procedures and interpreting results, acting as a guide for surviving on - and off - the wards. The Oxford Handbook for the Foundation Programme is also a unique resource for things they don't teach you at medical school about being a doctor and life on the wards. The authors have drawn on their own experiences and careful research to help you understand issues ranging from your pay and pension, stress and workplace relations, paperwork, and career development. This is an excellent resource for Foundation Programme trainees and medical students preparing themselves for life as a doctor. With this pocket-sized guide at your side you'll never be alone on the wards again.