OSCEs for Intensive Care Medicine
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Author Description
OSCEs for Intensive Care Medicine is a comprehensive revision resource for doctors preparing to take the Fellowship of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FFICM) and the European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine (EDIC). Written by a team of practicing intensive care consultants with extensive experience running a successful FFCIM course, this book features over 100 practice questions organised into eight mock OSCE exams and is mapped to both the FFCIM and CoBaTrICE curricula. Reflecting the real exams, they are divided into stations on professionalism, data, resuscitation, and equipment, each of which are accompanied by further reading to ensure high-quality self-assessment. With hints and tips throughout to help candidates avoid common mistakes and misconceptions, this book is essential reading for any doctor preparing for the FFCIM or EDIC OSCE exams.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text provides a structured preparation framework for candidates attempting the Fellowship of the Faculty of Intensive Care Medicine (FFICM) and the European Diploma in Intensive Care Medicine (EDIC) examinations. The authors, a team of practicing intensive care consultants, utilize their experience in course administration to synthesize complex clinical requirements into a manageable study guide. By aligning content with the CoBaTrICE curricula, the book offers a standardized approach to mastering the high-stakes OSCE format required for specialty certification.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Eight full-length mock OSCE examinations containing over 100 practice questions.
- Categorized stations covering professionalism, data interpretation, resuscitation protocols, and equipment management.
- Targeted hints and tips designed to mitigate common candidate errors and conceptual misunderstandings.
Scope Limits
- The text focuses exclusively on the OSCE component of the specified examinations and does not cover written or oral theory sections in depth.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals frequently identify this work as a primary resource for clinical examination preparation due to its direct alignment with official curricula. Experts highlight the practical utility of the station-based format for candidates seeking to simulate real-world testing conditions.
Page Count:
352
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
OUP Oxford
ISBN-10:
0192557742
ISBN-13:
9780192557742
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