The OSCE Revision Guide for Medical Students

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The chapters are clearly written, in simple language that should appeal to students and reflect the fact that the authors themselves have recently been OSCE candidates. They are all part of what I believe is a genuine re-invigoration of the art of teaching amongst junior medical staff.” Concise, to the point and the key to passing any OSCE stations whether you are looking for a pass or a distinction. This book should be possessed by every medical student starting their clinical years.” It can be easy to just wipe all memories of a bad OSCE out of your brain. However, if you write those errors down you can review them for your next exam and ensure you don’t make the same mistakes again. Talking to your coursemates about their experience can help too – no one said that you can only learn from your own mistakes.

Our comprehensive OSCE revision guide has over 50 clinical examination guides across 12 chapters, including:OSCEs or Objective Structured Clinical Exams are the ‘practical’ exam of medical school. It aims to prepare you for the clinical and communication aspects of becoming a doctor. They can seem really difficult and stressful, but with enough practice, you are likely to score well. I hope these tips are helpful and make you feel a little less worried! Test specifications show how the test is designed, what it will assess and how, and how results will be produced and presented. Always begin and end a station with washing your hands! Not only is it just good clinical practice, this gives you vital and easy marks.

All candidates who sit their assessment prior to 26 June 2023 will not be presented with the updates covered above. All candidates who sit on or after 26 June will experience the changes we have made. The following documents will support your preparation for the OSCE. We highly recommend you take the time to read these. Each guide summarises the key points of a given examination and explains relevant clinical signs to help you ace your OSCEs!

As part of our ongoing review and maintenance of the test, the following documents have been updated. Pease note the changes made are minor and should not impact on the preparation that candidates complete ahead of sitting their test. Candidates should continue to read the full exam instructions, and apply their skills and knowledge to the station or scenario that they are presented with. It is actually much more reliable to look for fasciculations when the tongue is resting in the mouth, rather than when it is protruded.”

Dress professionally and accordingly to NHS dress code. Looking neat might not give you extra marks, but it does help you make a good first impression. Remember to tie up long hair, roll sleeves up above the elbows and take off your wristwatch.On 2 August 2021, we introduced the Test of Competence 2021, to reflect our new standards for nurses and midwives.

We have also provided marking criteria for the relevant fields. Please note that this should only be used to supplement your education and learning.We're the independent regulator of more than 788,000 nurses, midwives and nursing associates. Our vision is safe, effective and kind nursing and midwifery practice for everyone. These booklets give an overview of the CBT and OSCE, what candidates should expect on the day and how they can prepare. These blueprints show how the relevant standards of proficiency and associated skills and procedures may be tested in either the CBT, OSCE or both parts.