The examination for the membership for the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists aims to set a standard of competent, safe practice for anyone pursuing a career in obstetrics and gynaecology. The oral part of the examination now consists of Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs). We have both been past or current chairman of the RCOG OSCE Committee, and convenors of the RCOG and Whipps Cross Hospital MRCOG courses. We therefore have extensive experience in teaching and preparing candidates for this examination, and also in examining candidates. In this book we have tried to give comprehensive examples of the type of OSCEs that you may come across and advice on how to approach these stations and the common problems that we have seen candidates encounter.
Remember that the written part of the examination concentrates on your knowledge, and the OSCEs will assess your application of knowledge, and skills. In our specialty, communication skills are especially important and we would hope that by going through this book and practising the OSCEs stations you will be competent in all the skills that the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists expect you to have. You will find this book invaluable in your preparation for the examination and we wish you luck.
- The Authors -
Contents
- Dedication
- Foreword by Roger Baldwin
- Preface
- Acknowledgements
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
Review Stations
- 1 Gynaecology history
- 2 Early pregnancy problem – management
- 3 Prioritization on delivery suite
- 4 Surgical skills – placenta praevia
- 5 Communication skills – ectopic pregnancy
- 6 Premenstrual syndrome
- 7 Breaking bad news – anencephaly
- 8 Infertility – case notes
- 9 Audit
- 10 Obstetric history
Circuit A
- 1 Breaking bad news – cancer
- 2 Preoperative ward round
- 3 Obstetric history and management
- 4 Management problem – gynaecology
- 5 Prenatal counselling
- 6 Obstetric emergency – uterine inversion
- 7 Operating list – prioritization
- 8 Bereavement
- 9 Emergency contraception
- 10 Intermenstrual bleeding
Circuit B
- 1 Labour ward prioritization
- 2 Abdominal pain – premature labour
- 3 Urinary incontinence
- 4 Urinary incontinence viva
- 5 Operative – Caesarean section
- 6 Abnormal smear
- 7 CTG abnormality
- 8 Down’s syndrome
- 9 Ectopic pregnancy – explain laparoscopy
- 10 Breech delivery
Circuit C
- 1 Vicar’s daughter – ethics
- 2 Shoulder dystocia
- 3 Breaking bad news – ovarian cancer
- 4 Uterine perforation
- 5 Postpartum haemorrhage – collapse
- 6 Air travel and pregnancy
- 7 Risk management
- 8 Twin pregnancy
- 9 Molar pregnancy – counselling
- 10 Results interpretation
Index
About the Authors
- Antony Hollingworth, Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Whipps Cross University, Hospital Trust; and Honorary Senior Lecturer at Queen Mary and Westfield College, London, UK.
- Janice Rymer, Professor in Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, London; and Senior Lecturer at Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ School of Medicine, London, UK.
Foreword
Achieving success in the MRCOG marks the beginning of joining a profession in which there must be continued professional development and learning. It is a hurdle to be conquered. Knowledge is not enough, technique is important.
The authors, Antony Hollingworth and Janice Rymer, are respected and experienced examiners used to setting marking schemes for the OSCE. This work will be an invaluable aid to study and self assessment. The scenarios used are all comparable to those met in the exam, and the properly prepared candidate would be well advised to consider using this book.
- Roger Baldwin -
Achieving success in the MRCOG marks the beginning of joining a profession in which there must be continued professional development and learning. It is a hurdle to be conquered. Knowledge is not enough, technique is important.
The authors, Antony Hollingworth and Janice Rymer, are respected and experienced examiners used to setting marking schemes for the OSCE. This work will be an invaluable aid to study and self assessment. The scenarios used are all comparable to those met in the exam, and the properly prepared candidate would be well advised to consider using this book.
- Roger Baldwin -
Product Details
- Paperback: 176 pages
- Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA; 1 edition (November 24, 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0340814950
- ISBN-13: 978-0340814956
- Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
List Price: $39.95