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MRCS Part B (OSCE) - Online Resources

This online resource is intended to prepare candidates appearing for the Intercollegiate MRCS OSCE. Designed and developed by Professor Stuart Enoch, Convenor and Chairman of Faculty of the highly regarded and well-established Cardiff MRCS Courses, this resource covers relevant and important topics in the MRCS syllabus. It is delivered in a manner that will enable candidates to gain a thorough understanding of pertinent topics tested in the exam.

List of Topics

Podcasts

Surgical Anatomy for MRCS OSCE
Critical Care for MRCS OSCE
Clinical and Procedural Skills for MRCS OSCE

Scripts

Applied Surgical Sciences
Clinical Examination
Procedural Skills

Surface Anatomy Videos

Anatomy of the Abdomen
Anatomy of the Face
Arch of Aorta and Great Vessels
Brachial Plexus
Chest Drain Insertion
Dorsum of Hand
Femoral Triangle
Hand Zones and Pulleys
Heart
Injuries to Brachial Plexus
Innervation of the Lower Limb
Lung
Nerve Roots from Cervical Vertebrae
Popliteal Artery
Popliteal Fossa, Sciatic Nerve and Long Saphenous Vein
Scapular Region
Shoulder Elbow and Wrist
Summary of the Lower Limb
Tibial and Sural Nerves
Triangles of the Neck
Upper Limb Nerve Injuries
Volar Aspect of the Hand

Recorded Live Lectures

Surgical Anatomy and Pathology of the Skull, Cranial Fossa and Scalp
Surgical Anatomy and pathology of the Neck, Larynx and Thyroid
Surgical Anatomy of the Thorax, Mediastinum, Breast and Pathologies of the Oesophagus (including cancers)
Surgical Anatomy of the Heart and Lungs
Surgical Anatomy of the Upper Limb and Nerve Injuries
Anterior Abdominal Wall, Herniae, Inguinoscrotal Swellings and Testicular Tumours
Abdominal Cavity, Peritoneal Sacs, Solid Organs and Pheochromocytoma
Small and Large Bowel, Rectum, Carcinoid and Ureters
Pelvis and Perineum
Spinal Cord Anatomy and Cord Syndrome
Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery of the Lower Limb (Lumbrosacral Plexus, Pelvic and Femur Fractures; Urethral injuries)
Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery of the Lower Limb (Leg and Compartment Syndrome)
Management of Burns
Fluid, Renal Physiology and Inotropes
Wounds, Wound Healing and Reconstruction
Physiology of Local Anaesthesia
Suture Materials and Needles
Malignant Melanoma
Cutaneous Malignancies (non-melanoma)
Biopsies, Cytology, Histology and Basic Pathology
Overview of Adrenal Gland and Investigations
Head and Skull Base - CNs I to VI
Head and Skull Base - CNs VII to XII, Circle of Willis, Dural Sinuses, CSF
Heart, Lung, Breast Cancer
Neck and Neck Pathologies
Thorax, Mediastinum, Oesophagus
Upper Limb and Brachial Plexus
Colorectal Malignancies and Colectomies
General Upper GI and Colorectal Surgery Pelvis and Perineum
General Upper GI-and Colorectal Surgery Pelvis and Urology
Management of Burns
Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery of the Lower Limb Leg Trauma Management and Compartment Syndrome
Orthopaedic and Plastic Surgery of the Lower Limb Lumbosacral Plexus Hip Femur and Fractures
Overview of Adrenal Gland and Investigations
Pelvic Fractures
Reconstructive Ladder
Spinal Cord Anatomy and Cord Syndromes
Suture Material and Needles

OSCE Questions

Reviews

This course was excellent. I felt that it was very useful when preparing for the Part B exam.
SK
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom
Applied Surgical Sciences and Critical CareCourse for MRCS OSCE
25^th April 2019, Cardiff

It was very helpful. I can now concentrate on the topics at which I am weak.
SB
Columbia Asia Hospital, Bangalore, India
Applied Surgical Sciences and Critical CareCourse for MRCS OSCE
25^th April 2019, Cardiff

It was an enjoyable experience. I would highly recommend it.
EC
St Helier Hospital, Carshalton, United Kingdom
Applied Surgical Sciences and Critical CareCourse for MRCS OSCE
17^th January 2019, Cardiff

Relevant teaching according to the MRCS B exam topics. Highly recommend it.
JW
Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, United Kingdom
Applied Surgical Sciences and Critical CareCourse for MRCS OSCE
12^th April 2018, Cardiff

A long and hard day, but high yield content.
RH
Torbay District General Hospital, Torquay, United Kingdom
Applied Surgical Sciences and Critical CareCourse for MRCS OSCE
25^th January 2018, Cardiff

Lots of case-based discussions to stimulate learning.
JR
University Hospital, Coventry, United Kingdom
Applied Surgical Sciences and Critical CareCourse for MRCS OSCE
7^thSeptember 2017, Cardiff

Excellent. A very long day, but I learned so much and I now know on what I need to focus.
SA
Ysbyty Gwynedd, Bangor, United Kingdom
Applied Surgical Sciences and Critical CareCourse for MRCS OSCE
7^thSeptember 2017, Cardiff

A very good, compact, and targeted course.
RL
Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, United Kingdom
Applied Surgical Sciences and Critical CareCourse for MRCS OSCE
20^thApril 2017, Cardiff
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Very nicely organised. Very good presentations.
FL
Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Applied Surgical Sciences and Critical CareCourse for MRCS OSCE
19^thJanuary 2017, Cardiff

A very comprehensive cover of the important topics.
NG
Midland Regional Hospital, Tullamore, Ireland
Applied Surgical Sciences and Critical CareCourse for MRCS OSCE
19^thJanuary 2017, Cardiff

An excellent course with good faculty and teaching in very clear words.
MA
Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Applied Surgical Sciences and Critical CareCourse for MRCS OSCE
1^stSeptember 2016, Cardiff

The anaesthetists who ran the case-based scenarios were very concise, clear and made the topics interesting.
MJ
Morriston Hospital, Swansea, United Kingdom
Applied Surgical Sciences and Critical CareCourse for MRCS OSCE
1^stSeptember 2016, Cardiff

A busy day, but it gave a good foundation of knowledge to consolidate prior to the exam.
RS
Kettering General Hospital, Kettering, United Kingdom
Applied Surgical Sciences and Critical CareCourse for MRCS OSCE
1^stSeptember 2016, Cardiff

I really enjoyed this day. All tutors were knowledgeable and easy to approach with questions.
LL
John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, United Kingdom
Applied Surgical Sciences and Critical CareCourse for MRCS OSCE
1^stSeptember 2016, Cardiff

A very good experience. It made many difficult concepts seem very simple.
AA
Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Applied Surgical Sciences and Critical CareCourse for MRCS OSCE
1^stSeptember 2016, Cardiff

The teaching was interactive and pitched at the right level. The speakers were engaging.
SD
North Manchester General Hospital, Manchester, United Kingdom
Applied Surgical Sciences and Critical CareCourse for MRCS OSCE
14^thApril 2016, Cardiff

Excellent course and faculty. Good quality presentations. Relevant for exam preparation.
SR
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Applied Surgical Sciences and Critical CareCourse for MRCS OSCE
17^thSeptember 2015, Cardiff

The course was excellent and provided good value for money. I will definitely recommend it to my friends.
JB
University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Applied Surgical Sciences and Critical CareCourse for MRCS OSCE
17^thSeptember 2015, Cardiff

Excellent. Lecturers were great and very kind. Very glad I went to this!
CC
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, United Kingdom
Applied Surgical Sciences and Critical CareCourse for MRCS OSCE
16 ^thApril 2015, Cardiff

The content of the course was good and relevant. The presentations were clear. I will be recommending it to others preparing for the exam.
AR
Royal Derby Hospital, Derby, United Kingdom
Applied Surgical Sciences and Critical CareCourse for MRCS OSCE
16^thApril 2015, Cardiff

A great course. It helped me to feel more confident.
EE
Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester, United Kingdom
Applied Surgical Sciences and Critical CareCourse for MRCS OSCE
16^th January 2015, Cardiff

Targeted revision at the right level and pace. Phenomenal that we were able to cover such a huge syllabus so comprehensively in such a limited time frame!
TC
University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, United Kingdom
Applied Surgical Sciences and Critical CareCourse for MRCS OSCE
23^rd April 2014, Cardiff