These highlight curriculum areas which were performed poorly on and will be tested again.
The area that most candidates perform poorly in is Critical Appraisal - a skill that is not well taught.
Utilise the link below - it gives a fantastic introduction to critical appraisal.
Critical Appraisal : An Introduction BMJ 1997 - Trisha Greenhalgh - How to read a paper: Assessing the methodological quality of published papers (the series can be downloaded free from www.bmj.com)
Hot Topics - focus on what is Hot! Look at NICE, CKS Guidance 3-6 months prior to the exam. The RCGP have also published questions on their Essential Knowledge Update and E-learning modules as part of CPD. Very topical with free MCQs so do check them out! Click the link to E-learning opposite.
3. Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) 13 x 10 mins Simulated Surgery with Role Players From Autumn 2010 all 13 cases will be marked and an aggregate mark will be produced. The passmark will be determined after analysis of the performance of the ST3's sitting on the day and therefore will vary with each sitting.
READ DR GIAM'S CSA TOP TIPS ARTICLES - PULSE Go to www.pulsetoday.co.uk to access (type "Nigel Giam" into search to locate articles)
Dr Giam is currently producing an online bank and DVD of CSA type consultations which will complement and consolidate approach and technique for the exam. The cases covered will be different from those on the course and will encompass ethical scenarios, diagnostic uncertainty and high challenge consultations.