Clinical Scenarios

Oliver Skan; Kiran Saini

Chapter 9 - Clinical Scenarios

Published online by Cambridge University Press: 14 November 2024

Oliver Skan and

Kiran Saini

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Oliver Skan: Affiliation:
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Kiran Saini: Affiliation:
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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We provide 37 clinical scenarios with model answers, vetted by specialty doctors. We build your clinical knowledge and delivery through a spiral curriculum, designed to help you and a practice partner cover a level of depth to allow you to excel at interview. We walk you through the investigation and management of a wealth of clinical scenarios, and provide numerous follow-up questions after each case to expand your knowledge on key topics.

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Information: The Complete Guide to Core Surgical Training Interviews , pp. 75 - 168

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781009520096 [Opens in a new window]

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Print publication year: 2024

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