Examination revision books
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- Miranda B H. Asaad K. Kay S P
- Paperback. 340 pages. Published Aug
10
- Libra Publishing. ISBN 1907471057
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| .This new series comprehensively
addresses the new Part B MRCS OSCE syllabus. Material is presented in
structured question-answer format throughout, covering the most commonly
asked & most complicated OSCE topics. Book 1 covers the important aspects of
surgical radiology, applied surgical science, critical care, anatomy,
surgical pathology, operative surgery, surgical skills, principles of
surgery & patient safety. Approved structured clinical examination protocols
are presented in Book 2, supplemented with a clinical examination DVD.
Important chapters on communication skills, ethics & history taking skills
have also been included, each tailored towards the new OSCE syllabus. Memory
aids & examination tips are presented throughout both volumes, to assist
candidate memory-recall. |
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- Miranda B H. Asaad K. Butler P E M
- Paperback. 288 pages. Published Jul
10
- Libra Publishing. ISBN 1907471063
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This book is designed to help the
candidate in preparation for the newly revised oral examination or OSCE, the
concluding element required to pass the MRCS examination. Success requires a
solid working knowledge and a well-rehearsed examination technique. A
precise, structured and systematic routine is paramount. This technique, as
outlined in this book, ensures key steps of the clinical examination are not
accidentally omitted and under the pressure of the examination it provides
the candidate with a starting point and framework for any case that one may
encounter. Based on the highly successful "Insider Medical MRCS Examination
Clinical Course", this book facilitates the pathway for a novice clinician
to pass this challenging examination. College-approved, systematic, coherent
and well-rehearsed examination routine for all the main systems are
included. As well as providing examination routines approved by many college
examiners, the chapters also provide insider tips on how to pass the
examination and identify mistakes commonly made by many candidates.
OSCEs for the MRCS Part B prepares future surgeons for the challenges of
clinical practice, through solid examination techniques and communication
skills. |
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- Parchment-Smith C. Massey J
- Paperback. 752 pages. Published Mar
10
- PasTest. ISBN 1907471063
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| This title is presented in an
exciting new format mirroring the new MRCS OSCE exam. The new title offers
an extensive introduction covering the MRCS exam with particular reference
to OSCEs; an overview of clinical skills in history taking and physical
examination; chapters covering all sections of the exam with popular cases
in the OSCE format at the end of each chapter; and, exciting new layout with
colour images. |
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- Fishman J. Elwell V A. Chowdury R
- Paperback. 251 pages. Published Sep
09
- Hodder Arnold. ISBN 0340985801
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This book is designed to help the
candidate in preparation for the newly revised oral examination or OSCE, the
concluding element required to pass the MRCS examination. Success requires a
solid working knowledge and a well-rehearsed examination technique. A
precise, structured and systematic routine is paramount. This technique, as
outlined in this book, ensures key steps of the clinical examination are not
accidentally omitted and under the pressure of the examination it provides
the candidate with a starting point and framework for any case that one may
encounter. Based on the highly successful "Insider Medical MRCS Examination
Clinical Course", this book facilitates the pathway for a novice clinician
to pass this challenging examination. College-approved, systematic, coherent
and well-rehearsed examination routine for all the main systems are
included. As well as providing examination routines approved by many college
examiners, the chapters also provide insider tips on how to pass the
examination and identify mistakes commonly made by many candidates.
OSCEs for the MRCS Part B prepares future surgeons for the challenges of
clinical practice, through solid examination techniques and communication
skills. |
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- Parchment-Smith C. Chalmers R. Andrews S
- Paperback. 1284 pages. Published Oct 05
- PasTest. ISBN 1904627366
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| Together with Volume 2, Essential Revision
Notes for Intercollegiate MRCS Volume 1 forms the definitive guide to
revision for all candidates preparing for the MRCS Intercollegiate
examination. Unlike conventional textbooks, the essential facts in
each subject are presented in note form with special attention given to
areas that are often poorly understood. Fully revised and updated to provide
full coverage of the new Intercollegiate exam. All areas of the MRCS
syllabus are covered with concise presentation of information, hints and
tips, unlike conventional textbooks. Key points are presented clearly
in diagrams, illustrations, lists, tables and mnemonics to aid learning. |
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- Parchment-Smith C
- Paperback. 1284 pages. Published Feb
06
- PasTest. ISBN 1904627374
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| Together with Volume 1, Essential Revision
Notes for Intercollegiate MRCS Volume 1 forms the definitive guide to
revision for all candidates preparing for the MRCS Intercollegiate
examination. Unlike conventional textbooks, the essential facts in
each subject are presented in note form with special attention given to
areas that are often poorly understood. Fully revised and updated to provide
full coverage of the new Intercollegiate exam. All areas of the MRCS
syllabus are covered with concise presentation of information, hints and
tips, unlike conventional textbooks. Key points are presented clearly
in diagrams, illustrations, lists, tables and mnemonics to aid learning. |
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- Chan C L H
- Paperback. 176 pages. Published Mar 05
- PasTest. ISBN 1904627196
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| This book contains over 100 popular Viva themes
to provide you with an excellent framework for study and revision for the
oral component of the MRCS exam. 30 of the themes cover the essential
anatomy section of the exam. |
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- Ramachandran M. Malone A. Chan C L H
- Paperback. 256 pages. Published Jun 05
- PasTest. ISBN 1904627498
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| This new title reflects the new Intercollegiate
MRCS syllabus and mirrors the structure of the VIVA examination. Thirty
themes for each section of the VIVA ensure a thorough coverage of all the
key topics. The 900 questions are graded in terms of difficulty, taking you
from lead-in questioning to advanced questioning, and come complete with
answers, to enable you to develop your essential VIVA skills. |
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- Murphy M
- Paperback. 192 pages. Published Jun 04
- PasTest. ISBN 1901198235
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| This book provides comprehensive lists in
subjects that appear frequently in the MRCS Written, Viva and Clinical
examination. The list approach is a well-established study method for the
medical membership. This is the first surgical text to cover the more
didactic topics on the MRCS syllabus in this format. Topics covered include
anaesthetics, general surgery, urology, orthopaedics, neurology, endocrine
and breast surgery, plastics and ENT. |
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- Chan C
- Paperback. 432 pages. Published May 03
- PasTest. ISBN 1901198146
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| With up-to-the-minute and challenging
questions, this text offers a complete revision package. There are 800
multiple choice and extended matching questions, designed to reflect the
actual MRCS examination. Compiled by a team of writers at the cutting edge
of MRCS study, the book is based on the core syllabus and contains
up-to-date information. Correct answers and full teaching notes are
included. |
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- Chan C
- Paperback. 352 pages. Published May 03
- PasTest. ISBN 1901198197
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| With up-to-the-minute and challenging
questions, this text offers a complete revision package. There are 800
multiple choice and extended matching questions, designed to reflect the
actual MRCS examination. Compiled by a team of writers at the cutting edge
of MRCS study, the book is based on the core syllabus and contains
up-to-date information. Correct answers and full teaching notes are
included. |
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- Thomas W E G.
- Paperback. 300 pages. Published Aug 04
- Churchill Livingston. ISBN 0443074259
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| This book is designed to help candidates in
their final preparation for the new intercollegiate MRCS examination. It
seeks to help the candidate present his knowledge and clinical expertise
in a clear, concise and well formulated manner. The aim is to provide
insight as to the nature of the examination, by setting out the form for
each part of the examination, and then to help the candidate in preparing
themselves for each section, so that they may perform to the very best of
their ability. |
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- Kanani M
- Paperback. 244 pages. Published Feb 03
- Greenwich Medical Media Ltd. ISBN 1841101311
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| An understanding
of critical care is one of the key objectives of medical and surgical
training, and viva examinations in particular remain a source of anxiety
for many candidates. Surgical Critical Care Vivas follows the same format
as the hugely popular General Pathology Vivas and gives candidates a means
of practicing some of the most common questions that they will be asked in
their viva examinations. Pocket-sized, for portability, and packed with
useful information in an east-to-use A-Z format, this book will help the
reader to broaden their knowledge base and, by practicing the vivas, gain
confidence in their examination technique. |
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- Kanani M. Elliott M
- Paperback. 184 pages. Published Jan 03
- Greenwich Medical Media Ltd. ISBN 1841101478
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| An understanding
of basic sciences is the cornerstone of medical and surgical training, and
viva examinations in particular remain a source of anxiety for many
candidates. General Physiology Vivas follows the same format as the hugely
popular General Pathology Vivas and Surgical Critical Care Vivas. It gives
candidates a means of practicing some of the most common questions that
they will be asked in their viva examinations, with detailed model answers
and diagrams to highlight key points where necessary. Pocket-sized, for
portability, and packed with useful information in an easy-to-use A-Z
format, this book will help the reader to broaden their knowledge base
and, by practicing the vivas, gain confidence in their examination
technique. |
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- Ramachandran M, Gladman M A
- Paperback. 272 pages. Published
Oct 10
- Churchill Livingston. ISBN 0702029947
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| This book of over 140 cases is
designed for candidates preparing for all surgical examinations, whether
at undergraduate, postgraduate or exit examination level. It will
demystify and simplify the clinical assessment of surgical cases and
provides invaluable advice on how to achieve success. The text includes
top tips, acronyms and up-to-date summaries of current practice based on
the authors' personal experience of surgical examinations. |
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- Johnson R D. Sahai A. Epstein J.
Krishnan A. Schizas A
- Paperback. 180 pages. Published
Jul 08
- Greenwich Medical Media Ltd. ISBN
0521734746
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| Based on the authors' own
tutorials and dissection sessions during basic surgical training, this
invaluable guide to surgical anatomy, fully illustrated throughout with
clear line diagrams drawn exclusively for this book, will provide the
surgical trainee with an invaluable guide to this important part of
surgical training. Each chapter begins with a topic list designed to help
the reader plan and coordinate a programme of study. Multiple-choice
questions (MCQs) have been included throughout, and are designed to
illustrate the main points of each topic. Each question is accompanied by
full model answers to help students acquire and consolidate their
anatomical knowledge. This book will prove invaluable for both medical and
dental students, and also for surgical trainees taking the MCQ component
of postgraduate surgical examinations. |
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- Parks R. Diamond T
- Paperback. 172 pages. Published Jul 03
- Greenwich Medical Media Ltd. ISBN 1841101869
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| Surgery MCQs and
Vivas is designed as a companion to Fundamentals of Surgical Practice, by
Aljafri Majid and Andrew Kingsnorth, and is split into two main sections;
multiple choice questions and viva topics, reflecting the structure of two
of the key components of many postgraduate surgical examinations
worldwide, including the MRCS. The MCQ and viva questions
provided are typical of those that will appear in the MRCS examination,
and answers, along with detailed explanatory notes are provided
throughout. Each of the two sections is further subdivided into
sub-sections reflecting the topics covered in Fundamentals of Surgical
Practice, and the model answers in all cases are cross-referenced to the
relevant sections of this comprehensive text to enhance the learning
experience for the reader, who can instantly get detailed information on a
topic of interest. |
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- Fligelstone L. Davies A
- Paperback. 416 pages. Published Aug 00
- Churchill Livingston. ISBN 0443060258
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| A revision book covering all major branches of
surgery for the MRCS / AFRCS candidate. The information is presented as a
quick revision guide to help the reader work through the text quickly and
effectively. It contains a list of recommended reading at the end of each
chapter to provide access to a broader base in each sub-speciality. |
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