Surgery : 50 medical student OSCEs in surgery

This book takes a fresh approach to passing surgical OSCE exams by emphasising on the importance of practicing clinical vignettes with fellow candidates as a team and experiencing the virtue of OSCE role-play. Presented is a range of fifty scenarios divided into four main chapters, demonstrating the breadth and variety of clinical experience you could expect from a career in the world of surgery. Focused history taking on common surgical topics, difficult communication scenarios, clear clinical topics and surgical examinations are covered in depth by authors who have been through the process. The book has clear, step-by-step guides to each clinical station followed by key tips to remember just before you sit the exam, providing a concrete base for students to excel upon. The theme of clear communication runs throughout the book, reflecting its central importance to good clinical care. As well as useful data analyses on how to systematically describe an abdominal radiograph with signs coupled with MRCS syllabus scenarios and examinations.