Name: Cardiff MRCS OSCE Course: Clinical Examination and Communication Skills
Rating: 4.9 (1202 reviews)

Cardiff MRCS OSCE Course: Clinical Examination and Communication Skills

12^th September 2021

Outpatient Department, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff

About

This intensive one-day revision course covers the clinical examination and communication skills components of the MRCS Part B exam. The course aims to consolidate the trainee's understanding of the clinical consultation skills component of the exam, and aid the trainee's ability to perform clinical examinations efficiently and present the findings to the examiner in a systematic yet concise manner. The forenoon session will cover all important clinical examinations that are tested in the exam and the afternoon session will be dedicated to structured interviews, communication skills workstations, and information giving / information gathering / breaking bad news. About 6-8 patient-centred clinical scenarios will be used to reflect the situations experienced in everyday practice; these scenarios will also be in line with what is commonly tested in the exam. There will be opportunity for every participant to participate in performing clinical examinations and to engage in role-play scenarios.

Reviews

Excellent. I felt that it was very useful when preparing for the MRCS Part B exam.
SK
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
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28^th April 2019, Cardiff

This was a very useful and up-to-date course.
MB
Jinnah Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
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28^thApril 2019, Cardiff

This was an outstanding course, with professional standards and knowledgeable faculty.
KV
Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, United Kingdom
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28^th April 2019, Cardiff

It was excellent.
AB
Southmead Hospital, Bristol, United Kingdom
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20^thJanuary 2019, Cardiff

A well-organised course with an overview and precise delivery of what to expect in the exam.
AI
University Hospital Birmingham NHS Trust, United Kingdom
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23^rdSeptember 2018, Cardiff

I found this course particularly useful because I am from outside the UK and have never previously done OSCEs.
DB
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28^thJanuary 2018, Cardiff

Excellent course. It was very helpful and enjoyable.
CF
William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, United Kingdom
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28^thJanuary 2018, Cardiff

An excellent course with a great range of specialists to assess the stations. I felt like I was given valuable feedback.
JR
University Hospital, Coventry, United Kingdom
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10^thSeptember 2017, Cardiff
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Very helpful. The course is well-structured. It is very informative and to-the-point.
MS
International Medical Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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10^thSeptember 2017, Cardiff

The communication skills component was very good and very useful. The actors were professional. It gave me a good insight into what the examiners expect fromus.
MK
Berezino District Hospital, Belarus
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23^rdApril 2017, Cardiff

Good sessions on communication skills. It will be very useful for the exam.
PS
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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23^rdApril 2017, Cardiff

Well organised. A supportive and friendly environment.
FM
University Hospital of North Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
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22^ndJanuary 2017, Cardiff

Useful for practicing examinations that are not commonly done if you are not on that particular surgical rotation.
RS
Kettering General Hospital, Kettering, United Kingdom
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4^thSeptember 2016, Cardiff

An excellent course. The day was well organised with great clinical teaching.
KE
Victoria Barracks, Windsor, United Kingdom
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17^th April 2016, Cardiff

A very well-organised course providing a valuable opportunity to practice the format of the exam. It was also a great opportunity to learn from peers, seniors, and actors.
CH
King's College Hospital, London, United Kingdom
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17^thApril 2016, Cardiff

It was very good to run through scenarios, especially for the communication skills stations.
RM
Milton Keynes General Hospital, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
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17^thApril 2016, Cardiff

Once again, this course covered a wide range of topics in a short space of time without being too overwhelming.
NB
University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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24^thJanuary 2016, Cardiff

Slickly organised. It covered most major topics relating to communication skills and clinical examinations.
SA
Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, United Kingdom
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24^thJanuary 2016, Cardiff

Excellent course. Friendly and focused. It accommodated the various abilities and experience of the attendees.
LP
Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, United Kingdom
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24^thJanuary 2016, Cardiff

Good practice of clinical examinations. Relevant for exam preparation. Content of the course was good.
OS
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
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20^thSeptember 2015, Cardiff

A very good course. I will recommend it to my friends.
MO
John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, United Kingdom
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19^thApril 2015, Cardiff

The course was excellent with a very good structure and tailored well for the exam.
MF
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Norwich, United Kingdom
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19^thApril 2015, Cardiff

The faculty were very approachable and knowledgeable.
SN
University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
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18^thJanuary 2015, Cardiff

Excellent course. Succinct and very relevant to exam.
YG
Royal Preston Hospital, Preston, United Kingdom
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19^thJanuary 2014, Cardiff

Good faculty members and very friendly teaching.
MH
Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom
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19^thJanuary 2014, Cardiff

A well-organised day. It covered a lot of aspects that are tested in the exam.
NG
George Eliot Hospital, Nuneaton, United Kingdom
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19^thJanuary 2014, Cardiff

Clinical Examination Topics

Candidates will be divided into small groups and will go through the following clinical examinations on simulated patients:

Examination of abdomen and abdominal organs
Examination of hernia
Examination of varicose veins and leg ulcers
Examination of peripheral vascular disease
Examination of lumps and lymph nodes
Examination of cranial nerves
Examination of cardiorespiratory system
Examination of hip, knee, shoulder and back

Clinical Consultation Skills

These stations will consist of, amongst others:

Information giving and information gathering
Challenging situation/patient
Difficult consultation
Breaking bad news
Explaining a diagnosis or discussing management options
Consent in surgery
Telephone communication.

Quick Information

Places are currently available.
Date	12^th September 2021
Venue Google Maps	Outpatient Department, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff
Course Fee	£ 195.00
Closing Date	Places will be offered on a first-come-first-served basis and therefore we are unable to provide a precise closing date.
No of Places	30
Dress code	Professional/Semi-formal

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Cardiff MRCS OSCE Course: Clinical Examination and Communication Skills

About

Reviews

Excellent. I felt that it was very useful when preparing for the MRCS Part B exam.

This was a very useful and up-to-date course.

This was an outstanding course, with professional standards and knowledgeable faculty.

It was excellent.

A well-organised course with an overview and precise delivery of what to expect in the exam.

I found this course particularly useful because I am from outside the UK and have never previously done OSCEs.

Excellent course. It was very helpful and enjoyable.

An excellent course with a great range of specialists to assess the stations. I felt like I was given valuable feedback.

Very helpful. The course is well-structured. It is very informative and to-the-point.

The communication skills component was very good and very useful. The actors were professional. It gave me a good insight into what the examiners expect fromus.

Good sessions on communication skills. It will be very useful for the exam.

Well organised. A supportive and friendly environment.

Useful for practicing examinations that are not commonly done if you are not on that particular surgical rotation.

An excellent course. The day was well organised with great clinical teaching.

A very well-organised course providing a valuable opportunity to practice the format of the exam. It was also a great opportunity to learn from peers, seniors, and actors.

It was very good to run through scenarios, especially for the communication skills stations.

Once again, this course covered a wide range of topics in a short space of time without being too overwhelming.

Slickly organised. It covered most major topics relating to communication skills and clinical examinations.

Excellent course. Friendly and focused. It accommodated the various abilities and experience of the attendees.

Good practice of clinical examinations. Relevant for exam preparation. Content of the course was good.

A very good course. I will recommend it to my friends.

The course was excellent with a very good structure and tailored well for the exam.

The faculty were very approachable and knowledgeable.

Excellent course. Succinct and very relevant to exam.

Good faculty members and very friendly teaching.

A well-organised day. It covered a lot of aspects that are tested in the exam.

Clinical Examination Topics

Clinical Consultation Skills

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