Abstract

Book Review: The Unofficial Guide to Passing OSCEs (Candidate Briefings, Patient Briefings and Mark Schemes)

Author(s): Saleem Jeewa

This book aims to structure revision for the objective structure clinical examinations (OSCEs) with a catalogue of example stations to enable medical students to perform mock OSCEs. Therefore it is suitable for both medical students in their early clinical years and those approaching their final year OSCEs.

The cornerstone of the book is that the authors are medical students and junior doctors who have recently completed the OSCEs successfully. The authors therefore, are thought to be in the best position to understand the requirements of a revision guide that addresses the challenges of OSCE preparation. The editor also makes a bold attempt to interact with the target audience, through inviting readers to contribute to future editions with their advice and experiences of OSCEs….