SELF-ASSESSMENT FOR THE MCEM PART C

The MCEM C examination is a 'rite of passage". Success demonstrates that the candidate has the requisite knowledge, skills, and understanding of the practice of emergency medicine to progress confidently into higher specialist training. The examination is both comprehensive and rigorous; in consequence all successful candidates should be rightly proud of their achievement. Such success can only be achieved by a combination of experience and education; neither alone can properly prepare the candidate for the challenge of the MCEM examination. The famous Canadian physician Sir William Osier made many astute observations regarding the practice of medicine, none more so than 'He who studies medicine without books sails an uncharted sea'. This book, written by three practicing EM consultants with first hand knowledge of the experience of the MCEM examination will provide the necessary chart to plan your revision and ensure proper coverage of the curriculum. This book does not simply describe the requisite knowledge and skills but includes a full description of the approach to each OSCE, including examples of how the marks are awarded and the relevant emphasis of each station. As such the text gives a real insight into the methodology of each major question type and enables the candidate to fully appreciate what is expected of them and hence allows the reader to optimize their approach to each OSCE. In an OSCE examination it is seldom the case that errors are the cause of failure. It is almost always omissions that prevent the candidate from gaining sufficient marks to pass. The real strength of this book is that it focuses on ensuring such omissions are avoided. As such it allows the candidate to make best use of their knowledge and skills, rather than adding to the burden of 'fact retention'. The 100 practice examination questions cover the eight main categories of OSCE seen in the MCEM.