Announcements

Surgeons needed to help pilot assessment tools for the GMC

There have been assessment procedures for investigating poorly performing doctors for the last 13 years. The Academic Centre for Medical Education at University College London is working with the GMC to currently review Fitness to Practise procedures and update the assessments used. We are holding validation events for assessment material and seeking General and Orthopaedic Surgeons to participate.
Upcoming dates:
- 8 July 2011 – General Surgery
- 18, 19 October 2011 – Orthopaedics
- 23, 24 November 2011 – Orthopaedics
Venue: UCL Medical School, London
Time: 9.30am-4.30pm
The day will involve taking a written test of knowledge and an OSCE. You must be FY2 to Consultant level, and have worked in the specialty for at least four months within the last year to participate. Volunteers can only take this test once for each specialty.
All volunteers will receive feedback about their own performance. This is a valuable insight into methods of assessment for anyone interested in this area and excellent examination practice for those about to do postgraduate exams
A £350 honorarium + (standard class) travel expenses and lunch is offered to attendees.
Please visit http://www.ucl.ac.uk/dome/gmc for more information
n application form or email t.acme@medsch.ucl.ac.uk

Insider Medical - MRCS Part A Course

Date: Saturday 5 January 2013
Venue: Charing Cross Hospital, London
£350 including copy of new textbook, refreshments, handouts, course packs
Our MRCS Part A, 1 day Revision Crammer Course, focuses intensively on the MCQ papers of the MRCS Examination. The course will cover all the common topics encountered in the exam and includes tips on improving examination technique and performance. Course fee includes a copy of "Bailey and Love's SBAs ad EMQs for the MRCS Part A" textbook written by the course teaching faculty, comprehensive lectures, handouts, a mock exam, refreshments and course packs.

Insider Medical Ltd

1A Christchurch Hill

Hampstead London

NW3 1JY

United Kingdom

Phone

0203 524 5774

07886 205399

insidermedical@hotmail.co.uk

Websites
www.insidermedical.co.uk
www.insidermedical.com

Insider Medical - MRCS Part B OSCE Course

Date: 9-10 February 2013
Venue: Hammersmith Hospital
£599 including copy of new textbook, DVD, refreshments, handouts, course packs
This proven course will focus intensively on the curriculum and format of the MRCS OSCE examination. This course will cover the applied surgical sciences, critical care, surgical anatomy, pathology, patient safety, surgical skills, history taking, communication skills and clinical examinations, for both the generic and specialty-specific stations. There is ample opportunity to examine many patients with a variety of different clinical signs in an examination setting. Course includes lectures on how to pass all the stations, as well as providing the opportunity for plenty of examination practice under examination conditions with feedback. There is an emphasis on small group teaching and on the second day, there is a mock MRCS OSCE examination. Course also includes a complimentary copy of the new textbook "OSCEs for the MRCS Part B: A Bailey and Love Revision Guide" and a MRCS Examination Clinical DVD.

Insider Medical Ltd

1A Christchurch Hill

Hampstead London

NW3 1JY

United Kingdom

Phone

0203 524 5774

07886 205399

Email

insidermedical@hotmail.co.uk

Websites
www.insidermedical.co.uk
www.insidermedical.com

Diploma on Otolaryngology (DOHNS) - OSCE Revision Course

This course aims to provide intensive revision for the DOHNS Clinical/OSCE exam and is aimed at both Surgical and General Practice trainees with a specialist interest in ENT. Successful DOHNS candidates have been involved in its development to ensure it delivers relevant, focused preparation for the exam. The content includes clinical topics that regularly feature in the exam. This encompasses gross and microscopic anatomy of key areas, identification of common ENT pathology including video and radiological analysis, interpretation of specialist investigations and familiarization with surgical and emergency equipment. There is a strong emphasis on the clinical application of this knowledge and the practical skills required for the exam. Candidates will also have the opportunity to perfect their examination skills and improve their communication skills, with focused history taking and consenting. The course concludes with a mock OSCE examination, providing the opportunity for individuals to put into practice the skills they have acquired in front of real examiners under real exam conditions.
29-30 January 2010
School of Biosciences, Cardiff University
Course Fee: £195
www.doctorsacademy.org

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