Blue Light to Finals: General Surgery OSCE focused Revision
Summary
In this engaging teaching session, medical professionals will delve into an all-inclusive revision of General Surgery OSCE. Titled "Blue Light to Finals," the session is particularly focused on helping participants get ready for final examinations or assessments. Discussions and hands-on activities on various clinical scenarios will be implemented to test and brush-up participants' decision-making skills. Attend to gain valuable insights and techniques to perform better in high-stakes surgery exams.
Learning objectives
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Understand the basics of General Surgery: By the end of the session, participants will be able to comprehend the fundamental aspects of general surgery including the commonly performed procedures, the typical processes a general surgeon goes through in diagnosing and treating patients, and the associated risks and complications.
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Master the OSCE format: The learners will be trained to understand the Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) pattern in relation to general surgery and will be expert in answering questions considering the time and format constraints of OSCE.
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Develop practical skills: At the end of the session, learners will be more proficient in demonstrating the practical clinical skills required for general surgery, such as surgical knot tying, sterile gloving, patient examination, etc., as tested in the OSCE.
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Perform effective patient communication: Participants will practice and enhance their patient communication skills, learning how to explain procedures, risks, and treatment options to patients effectively and empathetically.
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Handle emergency scenarios: Learners will be exposed to several emergency scenarios related to general surgery and assessed on their problem-solving capabilities, speed of decision making, and the choice of surgical intervention in life-saving situations. The teaching session aims to prepare students for managing such situations during the OSCE and in