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FREE OSCE Primary FRCA mock mark schemes! (5 minute read)
We’re on our way to making things even more accessible to you, so you can revise on-the-go, whenever, wherever, and most importantly at a time that suits you. This weeks blog post will give you a sampler of our new Primary FRCA mock OSCE mark schemes which we’ll be launching on our website very soon! Our mark schemes can provide you with a break from the norm, keep you on your toes, and help you on your way to PASSING THE PRIMARY FRCA!
Regional Ready? (3 min read)
Anxious about regional anaesthesia? This article looks at the best ways to optimise your technique plus crucial details you need for the exam!
Bone Cement Implantation Syndrome - A clinical summary
This week’s blog post is on bone cement implantation syndrome. I’ve picked this as it is a topic less frequently discussed in OSCE textbooks and practice stations, however could quite easily come up as a critical incident in a simulation scenario, leading to a resuscitation scenario or even in a clinical VIVA.
Making a personalised revision plan (2 min read)
Making a revision plan that suits YOU is crucial to succeeding in any exam. Don’t waste time thinking about how to plan - read this guid and start planning now so you can start preparing for success!
Candidate Instructions CAN be your friend! (3 min read)
Candidate instructions should be ignored AT YOUR PERIL. Here are ways to ensure you get the most out of them!
Optimise your revision strategy - Know your weakness! (2 min read)
Ways to identify your weaknesses and make your revision effective.
Intraoperative Cell Salvage (10-15 min read)
This week we’ll be talking all about cell salvage! It’s becoming an increasingly popular topic in the FRCA OSCE examination and with its growing evidence base and popularity, I thought it would be helpful to learn about.
How to lose marks on the Primary FRCA OSCE (2 min read)
Make sure you avoid making these mistakes so you can maximise your chance of success in your examinations!
Practical Paediatrics for the Primary FRCA (5 minute read)
I’ve put together an infographic which contains an overview of paediatrics, the things you need to know and some essential doses and calculations you can always refer back to!
I’ll also be discussing some more practical considerations in a little more detail.
The Post Exam Wind Down (2 mins read)
Reframe your thoughts, Rebalance your cortisol levels and Reset your life! Easy strategies and practical advice to get you back to your normal.
5 ways to boost your History Station marks in 5 minutes!
Our history and communication workshops have been so well received that we thought we’d share some of our golden nuggets with you!
Sometimes even the easiest seeming stations can throw some curve balls at you, so here’s 5 ways in which you can boost the marks in your history station in 5 minutes!
Ace your Primary FRCA using Science (2 min read)
3 scientific ways to improve your performance and make sure you are at your best.
Last minute Cram?
With just under 2 weeks to go we’ve put together a selection of hot topics for you to squeeze in before the action all kicks off!
The Sustainability Pledge (5 min read)
Global warming means we can no longer take our coffee for granted. How can we be sustainable in our healthcare practice?
TIVA – a helpful guide to get you started… (7 mins read)
A helpful guide to get you started in your day-to-day TIVA practice
How to find and maintain focus (5 min read)
Aleesha summarises a framework on how to find and maintain focus using scientific evidence. Passing the Primary FRCA requires an ability to manage goals, the environment and yourself.
4 Steps to building a revision habit (6 min read)
How to use scientific methods to make revision part of your daily habits. Habit building requires some practice but with 4 steps you can transform the way you approach tasks.