Mastering OSCE Exams in Intensive Care Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you preparing for a certification exam in Intensive Care Medicine (ICM)? Look no further! This book is an essential tool for candidates appearing for OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) exams, including the UK Final Fellowship of Intensive Care Medicine (FFICM), European Diploma of Intensive Care (EDIC) exam, Australia and New Zealand Fellowship of the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM), and American and Indian exams.

What is OSCE and How Does it Work?

OSCE is a style of examination that requires candidates to present specific information in a short space of time, matched to a prescriptive mark scheme. This book helps candidates format their knowledge for this type of examination while practicing and rehearsing against time.

Key Features of the Book

• 60 OSCE stations covering a broad array of topics from past exams, ranging across ICM curriculums
• Mark schemes presented in a concise, punctuated form, highlighting important points for easy reference
• 5 sets of OSCE exams, each comprising 12 stations, simulating real exam scenarios
• Clinical scenarios requiring swift assessment, diagnosis, and management, as well as exploration of pathophysiology
• Data-interpretation tools incorporated into clinical scenarios, plus standalone stations for electrocardiogram and radiology analysis

This book is a crucial preparatory tool for any candidate planning to take an ICM exam. With its comprehensive coverage and practical approach, it will help you build confidence and achieve success in your OSCE exams.

Publisher: TFM Publishing Ltd

Publication Date: April 1, 2018

Language: English

ISBN: 9781910079591, 9781910079621