Practical Guide To Oral Exams In Obstetrics And Gynecology

This book, based on non-interactive question-and-answer format, offers an essential guide for medical students who need to prepare for oral exams or clinical visits. Starting from specific clinical situations the volume provides clear questions on the theory related to the cases. Each question is followed by correct answers that summarize the main information. Suggested reading are included to deepen the topics and enhance the readers knowledge. Accordingly, this practical guide will help students get ready for their oral exams, and help prepare young residents for their first clinical cases.

This concise, step-by-step guide to preparing for and taking the oral exam for board certification in Obstetrics/Gynecology has been completely updated to reflect recent changes in format and topics. Since the advent of managed care, board certification has taken on greater importance. This text provides effective strategies for caselist collection, format and defense, along with other tips and advice for persuasively articulating one's knowledge of the field.

OSCE examinations are compulsory for Medical students and specialist trainees. The student is led through a clinical scenario and then assessed on examination, history taking, investigation, diagnosis and management. Some students are able to practice OSCEs with a teacher acting as the patient, however not all candidates have equal/sufficient access to teachers as such a resource. This often leads to examination candidates not being prepared for the OSCE exam format, performing poorly compared with written paper examinations. The proposed book will cover an approach to passing the OSCE as well as 60 practice questions. Each case will have a sample marking scheme. After the marking scheme there will be a discussion and key points/pitfalls section

Examination Obstetrics & Gynaecology is an accessible rapid reference appropriate for daily use in a busy ward, clinic or surgery. Fully revised and updated, this practical guide is a definitive resource for medical trainees undertaking speciality training. Building on resources developed during the authors' specialist training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, and refined by practical clinical experience, it provides a summary of important and essential information needed in women's health. Organised in a note and checklist format, it utilises a step-by-step guide to diagnosis, investigations and suggested treatments appropriate to primary consultation prior to specialist referral. Sample Objective Structured Clinical Examination OSCE cases from O&G examiner's perspectives to assist with examination preparation 24 chapters dedicated to gynaecology, and 32 chapters to obstetrics

The new edition of this practical manual has been fully revised to provide trainees in obstetrics and gynaecology with the latest information and guidelines to help them prepare for examinations. Presented in question and answer format, the book is divided into five sections – Obstetrics, Surgical Requisites, Problem-based Management, Family Welfare. The final section covers miscellaneous topics such as definitions, anaesthetic techniques, fluids and electrolytes, preparation for MRCOG exams, classifications, and FIGO staging. The second edition features many new topics including foetal aneuploidy screening, obstetric drills, maternal resuscitation, and recent FIGO staging for gynaecologic cancers. The text is highly illustrated with clinical photographs, diagrams and tables, and includes questions often asked in Viva Voce examinations. Key points Fully revised, new edition providing trainees with latest developments in obstetrics and gynaecology Presented in question and answer format Includes questions frequently asked in Viva Voce examinations Assists in preparation for MRCOG exams

A seasoned inner-city family physician concisely surveys the normal obstetrics encountered in a busy medical practice to provide a practical guide to the evaluation and management of common prenatal, peripartum, and postpartum complications. For each stage, Dr. Lyons addresses the major issues and problems, spelling out in detail management protocols about why and what action is to be taken, when it is to be done, and how it is to be interpreted. The key points for each topic are summarized in tabular form for quick reference, and diagnostic flow charts illuminate all aspects of the decision-making process. Expert advice based on years of experience is also presented concerning physical and ultrasound examinations, laboratory tests, drug toxicities, and screening techniques. A special PDA version of Obstetrics in Family Medicine: A Practical Guide is also available.