Objectively Structured Clinical Exam Osce In Ophthalmology

- It enhances the quality of the examinations and evaluates the performance of examinees in a practical and unbiased manner - It basically guides students to understand how the OSCE pattern is and how to succeed in the exam. The first of its kind, this book authoritatively assesses how the evaluation practice is designed by the examiners and educators - It provides in-depth examination of specific methods used effectively in evaluation process so as to make it unbiased and transparent and help the readers to equip them with best procedures for correct and precise answers in examinations.

This book provides a core revision resource for candidates sitting part 2 of the FRCOphth and other UK and international qualifying exams such as the FRCS, MRCS, FAMS and FRANZCO. Clear, didactic chapters logically outline the requirements for Structured Vivas and Objective Structured Clinical Examination with ‘Do’s and Don’ts’ for each section. Viva and OSCE Exams in Ophthalmology: A Revision Study Guide fills the need for a study companion that contains all the required resources in a single usable guide for candidates sitting fellowship exams to become a registered ophthalmologist or surgeon. Ophthalmic specialist trainees, specialty doctors, staff grades, and associate specialists who wish to become a fellow will find this book to be an essential guide to revising for oral and clinical based exams in ophthalmology.

In our world of information overload, there is an increasing struggle to keep the main thing the main thing. Fundamental OSCE Guide in Ophthalmology is a concise study guide presented in a direct, exam style question and answer format, illustrated with high quality clinically relevant photographs tailored to medical students, nurses, optometrists and residents in their early ophthalmology training.This book provides invaluable guidance to readers in presenting their answers in a logical, succinct and elegant manner. The style and format have been intentionally designed to simulate examination conditions and to provide readers with ample practice in preparation for the examinations.Ophthalmology is a very specialized field with many textbooks providing a wealth of information. Exposure to ophthalmology is limited in most undergraduate interactions to a few weeks at best. With a shortage of time, gaining a good understanding of what is important is overwhelming. This book helps to streamline and focus knowledge of readers in understanding the essential conditions in ophthalmology.Various other texts on ophthalmology are often in prose and covers a wide range of topics, including the esoteric conditions. To the untrained eye, it is difficult to discern what should be focused on. Students are often times excited about knowing rare conditions and spend precious time and effort remembering details of these conditions without a strong foundation of the more common conditions seen day to day. This books not only highlights the important conditions, it is structured to simulate examination conditions and can be used as a self-testing tool.

In our world of information overload, there is an increasing struggle to keep the main thing the main thing. Fundamental OSCE Guide in Ophthalmology is a concise study guide presented in a direct, exam style question and answer format, illustrated with high quality clinically relevant photographs tailored to medical students, nurses, optometrists and residents in their early ophthalmology training. This book provides invaluable guidance to readers in presenting their answers in a logical, succinct and elegant manner. The style and format have been intentionally designed to simulate examination conditions and to provide readers with ample practice in preparation for the examinations. Ophthalmology is a very specialized field with many textbooks providing a wealth of information. Exposure to ophthalmology is limited in most undergraduate interactions to a few weeks at best. With a shortage of time, gaining a good understanding of what is important is overwhelming. This book helps to streamline and focus knowledge of readers in understanding the essential conditions in ophthalmology. Various other texts on ophthalmology are often in prose and covers a wide range of topics, including the esoteric conditions. To the untrained eye, it is difficult to discern what should be focused on. Students are often times excited about knowing rare conditions and spend precious time and effort remembering details of these conditions without a strong foundation of the more common conditions seen day to day. This books not only highlights the important conditions, it is structured to simulate examination conditions and can be used as a self-testing tool.

Performing well in the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) requires sound medical knowledge and a systematic approach to clinical examination. It is the most daunting assessment for medical students - they are expected to take full and accurate medical histories, perform structured and comprehensive clinical examinations, and display competence and dexterity when performing procedures. They must also demonstrate interest and enthusiasm towards their patients, and show empathy when appropriate. This book will help you to focus on key point scoring areas, learn golden rules for each examination and avoid pitfalls, potential disasters and common mistakes. It provides essential details on structure and approach, without weighing you down - its handy size means you can use it at the bedside, on the ward, or whilst observing other students examining a patient. The best practice methods for approaching patients at each station will ensure that you'll have the confidence to impress examiners.

The aim of this book is to provide a comprehensive and practical guide for developing and implementing an Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) for the medical educators/health sciences educators/tutors/faculty/clinicians/OSCE planners, who are involved in clinical teaching and assessment of students, trainees and residents. The book starts with the essential theoretical foundation before progressing to the practical implementation steps. It contains a good balance of medical education research and practical tips to provide readers an easy to digest, yet comprehensive, guide for the implementation of OSCE as an appropriate assessment tool. Contents:The Birth and Propagation of the OSCEThe OSCE in the Context of a Holistic AssessmentValue of the OSCE as an Assessment ToolSelecting the Skills to be Tested in an OSCE through BlueprintingUtilizing Different Formats of OSCE for Greater EfficiencyWriting OSCE StationsCreating a Scoring Template for Assigning MarksPreparing Patients for the OSCEPreparing Simulators for the OSCEPreparing the Groundwork for Conducting an OSCE Determining Passes and Fails in an OSCEPost-Assessment Quality AssuranceFeedback, Moderation, and BankingHelping Poorly Performing Students in an OSCEOSCE as a Tool for the Selection of ApplicantsFrequently Asked Questions about the OSCE Readership: Medical Educators, Health Science Educators, Clinicians, Tutors, Examiners, OSCE Planners, Trainees to prepare themselves to take OSCE. Key Features:The book is written not only to guide educators to develop and conduct OSCEs, but also for post–exam evaluation and analysis of such activity to assure quality assessmentThe book is also unique in the presentation of specific topics, such as OSCE for selection of candidates for a specific educational program, quality assurance, helping students with poor performance, where little is written in a book or a guide format. Also, for those who want to have a quick answer to their queries, a compilation of 'Frequently Asked Questions' is presented at the end of the bookThe three authors of the book from three different countries and with affiliations to reputed educational institutes world over (not only in their own countries), have substantial practical experience in developing, conducting and evaluating OSCEs. In addition they have wide international experience in working as resources persons for workshops and staff development programs on OSCE. All three are holding degrees in Medical Education as well as practicing physicians, with extensive experience in clinical teaching and assessmentKeywords:OSCE;Clinical Assessment;Clinical Examinations;Simulated Patient;Standardized Patients;Standard Setting;Evaluation;Real Patent;Short Case;Long Case;Mini-CEX