Download or read book FRCS General Surgery Viva Topics and Revision Notes written by Stephen Brennan and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-09-29 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the indications for necrosectomy? How you perform an EUA for acute peri-anal sepsis? What do you understand by the term Early Goal-Directed Therapy (EGDT)? Remember: this is a consultant's exam, and giving a range of options is not good enough. You must tell the examiner what you as a consultant are going to do. The FRCS is a uniquely challenging prospect; highly detailed, wide-ranging and encompassing both theory and practice. Preparation for this exam can be very difficult, and resources tailored to it are scarce. As the consolidated notes of a recent successful candidate, this book is an essential resource when preparing for the viva. The wide variety of questions require you to define, diagnose or choose between treatment options, while MCQs and SBAs help you to objectively evaluate your progress - a unique supplement to your study plan. Answers provided are comprised of an invaluable combination of detailed written answers and lists that will remind you of key points and help you structure your preparation.

Download or read book FRCS General Surgery Viva Topics and Revision Notes written by Stephen Brennan and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2017-09-29 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are the indications for necrosectomy? How you perform an EUA for acute peri-anal sepsis? What do you understand by the term Early Goal-Directed Therapy (EGDT)? Remember: this is a consultant's exam, and giving a range of options is not good enough. You must tell the examiner what you as a consultant are going to do. The FRCS is a uniquely challenging prospect; highly detailed, wide-ranging and encompassing both theory and practice. Preparation for this exam can be very difficult, and resources tailored to it are scarce. As the consolidated notes of a recent successful candidate, this book is an essential resource when preparing for the viva. The wide variety of questions require you to define, diagnose or choose between treatment options, while MCQs and SBAs help you to objectively evaluate your progress - a unique supplement to your study plan. Answers provided are comprised of an invaluable combination of detailed written answers and lists that will remind you of key points and help you structure your preparation.

Download or read book Cracking the Intercollegiate General Surgery FRCS Viva written by Elizabeth Ball and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-12-17 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The FRCS examination is the last hurdle on the road to independent practice as a consultant surgeon in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The voce viva portion of the exam can be particularly challenging for candidates who must demonstrate not only their knowledge of various surgical topics, but also their reasoning and decision-making abilities. Cracking the Intercollegiate General Surgery FRCS Viva: A Revision Guide provides the framework and knowledge to pass the non-subspecialty sections of the FRCS (General Surgery) viva and clinical examination. This comprehensive revision text covers all essential topics in critical care, emergency and general surgery as well as critical appraisal of research papers, basic statistics and data manipulation for the academic section. Highlights: Layout: A unique approach recreates the structure and content of each individual viva Past questions: Actual viva questions pooled from successful FRCS candidates are included so you know what worked Contributors: Insight from experienced clinicians who have trained in the UK higher surgical training system This essential revision guide provides you with the vital points for each topic, presented in a concise, structured manner and referenced where appropriate. It is essential reading for anyone preparing for the FRCS General Surgery exam.

Download or read book Cracking the Intercollegiate General Surgery FRCS Viva 2e written by Tjun Tang and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-11-16 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cracking the Intercollegiate General Surgery FRCS Viva: A Revision Guide 2e provides the framework and knowledge to pass the non-subspecialty sections of the FRCS (General Surgery) viva and clinical examination. This comprehensive and up to date revision text covers all essential topics in critical care, emergency and general surgery as well as research papers, basic statistics and data manipulation for the academic section.This essential revision guide provides you with the vital points for each topic, presented in a concise, structured manner and referenced where appropriate. It is essential reading for anyone preparing for the FRCS General Surgery exam.

Download or read book Frcs Section 1 General Surgery written by Roland Fernandes and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-15 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This revision book is an aid to those preparing for the FRCS General Surgery Section 1. The topics and chapters are taken directly from the Intercollegiate Surgical Curriculum. The philosophy of this book is to focus on the level of knowledge and the approach that would be expected of the better candidates as they approach the end of their training and make the transition into consultants. In addition to the acquisition of knowledge through the process of tackling questions, the book will hopefully identify to the reader areas gaps in their knowledge base for which further study is required. Various techniques including the use of diagrams and tables are utilised to explain key facts. As per the curriculum, the book is organised into chapters in accordance with the syllabus, allowing less familiar topics such as relevant aspects in urology and gynaecology to be covered. Topics such as Gastrointestinal, HPB, Vascular, Breast and Endocrine Surgery are understandably covered in greater depth given their common occurrence in the examination. Questions are presented in a single best answer and extended matching item format, mirroring those that the candidate will encounter during the examination. This book is useful for candidates in both the early and late stages of their revision for the examination. Early familiarity with the range and depth of topics may help guide further self-directed learning. Those in the latter stages of revision can use the questions to build confidence and reinforce their knowledge. Each chapter is written by an authoritative author alongside the book editor to ensure it is relevant and informative for the reader.

Download or read book Postgraduate Orthopaedics written by Paul A. Banaszkiewicz and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-08-16 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The must-have book for candidates preparing for the oral component of the FRCS (Tr and Orth).

Download or read book FRCS General Surgery Section 1 500 SBAs and EMIs written by Alasdair Wilson and published by JP Medical Ltd. This book was released on 2018-03-20 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FRCS General Surgery Section 1: 500 SBAs and EMIs, Second Edition has been thoroughly revised to ensure the content remains completely up to date and accurate. With 50 new questions, FRCS General Surgery Section 1: 500 SBAs and EMIs offers the most relevant and comprehensive set of practice questions for trainees preparing for the 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 tool to maximise chances of success. 500 SBA and EMI scenario based questions reflecting the formats encountered in the exam Answers feature concise, case-based descriptions to consolidate knowledge Extensive evidence-based referencing to relate theory to clinical practice Visually-enhanced answers to improve understanding of key concepts

Download or read book Cracking the MRCS Viva written by Iain Au-Yong and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2006-11-24 with total page 573 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cracking the MRCS Viva is an outstanding guide to the MRCS Viva examination. Its unique approach recreates the structure and content of each individual viva, allowing the reader to self-test, or two students to recreate mock viva sessions for themselves.Divided into six sections to mirror the exam - applied surgical anatomy, operative surgery, appl

Download or read book SAQs MCQs EMQs and OSCEs for MRCOG Part 2 Second edition written by Justin Konje and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2009-03-27 with total page 1535 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book established itself in its first edition as the definitive 'one-stop-shop' revision aid; the only one available to encompass all elements of the MRCOG Part 2 examination in a single volume. Now incorporating practice EMQs as well as the standard question types, this second edition will ensure that it retains its place on the 'must-have' list for every candidate preparing for this exam. Concentrating on testing the candidate's theoretical and practical knowledge as recommended in the current MRCOG syllabus, the book tests the trainee with questions in obstetrics and gynaecology and those aspects of medicine, surgery and paediatrics relevant to the practice of both. The book is divided into four key parts, one for each style of question, each of which opens with an introductory section on how to approach the exam and, crucially, how to fail it. # Part 1 provides a series of short answer practice papers. Common mistakes are highlighted as well as a list of key points required to get full marks. A sample answer is given for each question # Part 2 contains a mock paper for the MCQ part of the exam, containing 225 questions with answers and helpful annotations # Part 3 introduces the EMQ, giving the reader 40 questions in the style of the examination, together with answers and explanatory notes # Part 4 is devoted to the OSCE, with descriptions of 20 sample stations assessing different aspects of clinical practice, advice on how to tackle these, and suggested marking schemes. Throughout, questions have been designed to test factual knowledge and understanding, problem-solving ability, and clinical and communication skills.

Download or read book Viva Training in ENT written by Declan Costello and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2013-07-25 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The range of topics which you may be questioned on during a final ENT Viva exam can be very varied. Viva Training in ENT ensures you can answer any question confidently and comprehensively, this book provides you with over 430 examples, mirroring exactly the format of the examination questions and covering all the relevant areas of the curriculum. Dedicated chapters on topics such as rhinology, head and neck, otology and paediatrics take you through the types of scenarios that you are likely to face, often presenting you with a clinical example and asking you a range of questions to test not only your diagnostic skills, but also your supporting knowledge. Three further chapters cover the clinical section of the exam involving patients, and the operative surgery and communication skills stations. These chapters provide both example scenarios and general advice on how to impress the examiners, giving you a thorough grounding in how best to communicate your knowledge and complete tasks calmly and methodically. For each question, detailed model answers and explanatory notes are provided, along with links to relevant websites and key journal articles for further reference. Questions are supplemented with over 85 illustrations and photographs, allowing you to review real examples of the conditions about which you will be questioned. For any candidate wishing to complete the FRCS (ORL-HNS) or the DOHNS Viva with professionalism and a real depth of knowledge, this book's detail and variety of information will be invaluable. Its clear layout and topical structure also make it ideal for surgeons wishing to refresh their clinical knowledge.

Download or read book Postgraduate Orthopaedics written by Kesavan Sri-Ram and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2012-01-12 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do you need to do before sitting the written component of the FRCS (Tr and Orth) examination? Practice, practice, practice. Sadly the MCQs and EMQs in the actual examination are not this straightforward. This book will help the orthopaedic surgeon preparing for the written part of the examination to be ready to face the task ahead. The MCQs and EMQs appear in the same format as the examination and cover the syllabus topics. Divided into subspecialty chapters, including trauma and basic science, this book is ideal for use alongside a revision plan. The questions have detailed answers and selected references, arming readers with the knowledge they need to approach the topic correctly. Written by recent, successful examination candidates, this question-and-answer-based revision guide is ideal preparation for the FRCS (Tr and Orth) examination as well as being helpful for other postgraduate orthopaedic exams.

Download or read book Complete Revision Notes for Medical and Surgical Finals written by and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-09-30 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the face of information overload when revising for your final exams, what you want is a revision book that provides all the key facts you need to know and none that you don't. Complete Revision Notes for Medical and Surgical Finals does just that, presenting information in a stimulating way, which in turn enables easy recall.Structured by medica

Download or read book Revision Notes in Surgical Care written by P Wormald and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 1995-03-17 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The care of the surgical patient in the peri-operative period forms the basis of the second part of the new FRCS examination. All the major textbooks of surgery cover this topic but there is need for an accessible vade-mecum for use on the ward and as a revision aid. This book (the first edition of which was published privately by the authors) provides an easy-to-use guide to the peri-operative patient. It takes a problem-oriented approach, guiding the surgeon through a logical sequence of steps for the management of individual conditions. The text is presented in note form with flow diagrams.

Download or read book Advanced ENT training written by Joseph Manjaly and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-12-23 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The syllabus for the FRCS (ORL-HNS) is vast, and a sound preparation for the exams has traditionally involved assimilating knowledge from a wide range of sources. This book provides a focussed guide for exam candidates. More than a question and answer book, this book is a coaching manual. Each section features a combination of model answers, pearls of wisdom, checklists and pointers for further reading. Detailed advice is provided for both Part 1 and Part 2 of the examnation. Viva topics that have featured in the exam in recent years have been included. and have then been supplemented by invaluable editorial contributions from leaders in each of the subspecialties. Trainees frequently comment that exam preparation is an enlightening process and the knowledge gained would have served them well during their time as an ENT registrar or Otorhinolaryngology resident.This book will also serve as a valuable learning tool for trainees as early as ST3 and facilitate their development of effective and safe clinical practice.

Download or read book Essential Revision Notes for Intercollegiate MRCS written by Claire Ritchie Chalmers and published by PasTest Ltd. This book was released on 2006 with total page 1168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The NEW definitive guide form PasTest for candidates preparing for the intercollegiate MRCS exam. (Back cover).

Download or read book Physical Examination for Surgeons written by Petrut Gogalniceanu and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-06-25 with total page 533 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise and highly visual guide to postgraduate physical examination for the MRCS exam, from an expert panel of surgeons.

Download or read book Concise Orthopaedic Notes written by Dr.Firas Arnaout and published by Firas Arnaout. This book was released on 2020-05-13 with total page 709 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique multi-disciplinary resource which is a great read for those who have no time to read! These concise revision notes are primarily aimed at candidates preparing for orthopaedic exams, and useful for those in Trauma and Orthopaedic placements. We understand that it can be very demanding for candidates to prepare for these challenging exams whilst working busy jobs. With this in mind, we have written this book in an easy-to-read style covering the breadth and depth of T&O. The concise high-quality content is exam-focused and complemented by hundreds of diagrams, illustrations, radiographs, clinical images and reference to landmark papers. This book will complement your exam preparation and be a great companion for on-the-go revision to help you sail through the exam. The authors are all esteemed senior faculty of the Orthopaedic Academy, who between them have ample up-to-date experience and knowledge of T&O examinations. They have attended most UK and international postgraduate orthopaedic courses and have reviewed all relevant books and literature. They have an excellent track record for helping many candidates pass these exams. We always welcome and look forward to receiving feedback from our readers as this helps improve the content of upcoming editions for the benefit of future orthopaedic candidates. Why not head over to Amazon, Google Books or BookAuthority.org to leave a review or even write to the email below. Readers and interested followers are invited to join our Telegram Group: https://t.me/OrthopaedicAcademy where authors and readers communicate to share ideas, feedback and comments. We also invite anyone who is interested in becoming an author on the next edition or wishes to discuss future collaborative opportunities to contact the editors on: [email protected] .