OSCES in Obstetrics and Gynaecology for MRCOG – 3

Description

The Part 3 MRCOG is a clinical assessment of knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies. Passing the Part 3 exam leads to the award of the Membership of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (MRCOG) and remains the essential waypoint for UK trainees to pass from core training to higher training. Trainees must have passed MRCOG Parts 1 and 2 before they can sit the Part 3 exam (Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists).

This book is a complete revision guide for students preparing for the MRCOG Part 3 examination.

Beginning with an overview of training in obstetrics and gynaecology in the UK and basics of the exam, the following chapters provide step by step tips and advice on aspects of the exam, patient safety, communication with patients and colleagues, information gathering, application of knowledge, and clinical governance.

The book features nearly 50 OSCE scenarios with variations that may be encountered in the exam, as well as clinical problems and their solutions.

Related specialties such as anatomy, genetics, immunology, endocrinology, and psychology, are also discussed.

Key Features

• The book OSCEs in Obstetrics & Gynaecology for MRCOG-3 aims at enhancing clinical knowledge of all those preparing for part 3 MRCOG (OSCE) examination.
• The text aptly offers all the required information a specialist registrar or senior house officer requires while preparing for the MRCOG-3 examination.
• The book comprises of a compilation of nearly 40 OSCE stations commonly encountered during the examination.
• Each station discusses the issues related to clinical management as well as clinical governance.
• A separate chapter on clinical governance and working of healthcare system in the UK has been added in order to acquaint the overseas students with the working of NHS, so that they are well prepared for the examination.
• Besides providing the pattern of training in the field of obstetrics and gynaecology in the UK, the book also offers practical tips and guidance, which would be useful for all students preparing for MRCOG-3 examination.

Table of Contents

1.  Training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the UK
2. Basics of MRCOG-3 Exam
3. Tips for the Exam
4. Patient Safety
5. Communication with Patients
6. Communication with Colleagues
7. Information Gathering
8. Application of Knowledge
9. Clinical Governance

Author Biography

Richa Saxena MBBS MD

PG Diploma in Clinical Research, Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, New Delhi, India