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The Best of Five MCQs for the European Specialty Certificate Examination in Nephrology (ESENeph) is a dedicated revision guide designed to provide specialist trainees, and exam candidates with the knowledge, skills, and comprehension required for the ESENeph exam. Written according to the latest Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board specialty curriculum, Best of Five MCQs for the ESENeph reflects the format of the exam. It contains over 240 best of five multiple choice questions, with clear answers and explanatory notes based on the latest scientific evidence. It features detailed histology images, accessible tables, further reading to aid self-assessment, as well as useful 'take home messages' for each section. Written by key opinion leaders in their field, and edited by a Consultant Transplant Nephrologist, this revision book is a must have resource for anyone preparing for the ESENeph examination.

SBAs for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery FRCS is a question and answer style revision guide designed to help candidates prepare for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (FRCS) Section 1 written exam, and the Tri-Collegiate Membership in Oral Surgery (MOral Surg) exam.Reflecting the format of the exam, the book contains 300 single-best-answer (SBA) questions with detailed explanatory answers. Questions are mapped to the latest curriculum, with key topics weighted according to their relevance in the most recent examinations. An introductory chapter explains the marking methodology used and advises on how candidates can best approach the exam. A revision guide section suggests study topics and recommended reading.Providing a thorough assessment of the key topics and expert guidance, this is an essential resource for higher surgical trainees in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery looking to maximise their exam success.

The FRCS (Tr+Orth) exam is a serious challenge for Orthopaedic Specialist Registrars and represents one of the final hurdles on the path to becoming a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. Trauma for the FRCS (Tr+Orth) Examination is a dedicated revision resource for trauma that provides candidates with high quality self-assessment in order to maximise exam success. Written by expert consultants and senior trainees/fellows, this book features over 100 Single Best Answer Questions, over 70 Extended Matching Questions, and 70 Vivas specialising in trauma. Each answer contains an up to date explanation, and helpful sources for further reading to ensure quick identification of key areas you need to focus on more thoroughly. This revision resource is ideal for preparing you for the trauma questions within this challenging exam.

The successful FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics Viva returns for a second edition, now including over 95 viva topics. Completely updated to include current clinical management guidelines, and exam hot topics, the book is brought to you again from the team behind the highly successful Oxford revision course.Based on the principle that viva candidates improve their technique by observing and learning from others, the editor team have created a best-practice formula for dealing with the individual scenarios. The book is set out in a simple format and every viva topic is introduced by an initial clinical photograph, radiograph, or diagram. Sets of questions follow underneath with the suggested answers on the next page. This allows the reader to work in pairs, groups, or on their own.Based on the Oxford revision course, this book is already a tried and tested revision tool, making it ideal preparation for the FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedics Viva exam.

SBAs and EMIs for the General Surgery FRCS is a key resource for trainees preparing to face the challenging FRCS Section 1 examination. Featuring over 600 Single Best Answers (SBAs) and Extended Matching Items (EMIs) written by successful candidates of the General Surgery FRCS, this resource ensures high-quality self-assessment. Split into chapters on key sub-specialties, all questions are mapped to the surgical curriculum and mirror the level of detail required to succeed in the Section 1 examination. Each chapter is clearly structured with all SBA and EMI questions first, followed by corresponding answers, detailed explanations and relevant further reading sources. This layout enables trainees to assess their level of knowledge, and practise the technique and approach needed for the examination. Providing high-quality questions and expert guidance, this resource is a comprehensive revision tool for senior trainees in General Surgery.

Essential Revision Notes for the European Exam in Core Cardiology provides a comprehensive review of the material you need to pass this challenging exam. Based on the bestselling Essential Revision Notes for Cardiology KBA, this new resource has been fully updated and refreshed to reflect the ESC core curriculum for cardiology. Written in a revision notes style with lists, bullets points, and tables, this resoure helps you absorb information and grasp essential facts quickly. Each chapter is written by a senior cardiology trainee in collaboration with a senior consultant who has expertise in that specific field, ensuring that the content is both authoritative and accessible.Drawing on the editors' and contributors' experience and expertise, Essential Revision Notes for the European Exam in Core Cardiology is a trustworthy revision guide for cardiology trainees, as well as a useful reference for practising cardiologists.

Everything you need to know to pass the European Exam in Core Cardiology (EECC) is in this book. Based on the bestselling MCQs for Cardiology Knowledge Based Assessment this new resource has been fully updated and refreshed to reflect the ESC core curriculum for cardiology. It contains over 700 multiple choice questions with detailed explanations and links to related ESC guidelines for further reading. Providing a thorough assessment of the reader's knowledge, each chapter has been carefully mapped to the curriculum allowing for focused revision. Written by a team of cardiology registrars and experienced consultants, this resource has been cleverly designed to give you hands-on experience of the level and type of questions you can expect in the exam, as well as high-quality, concise answers possible under time constraints.Complete and comprehensive, MCQs for the European Exam in Core Cardiology is the ideal companion for cardiology trainees preparing to sit this high-stakes exam, as well as a valuable reference for practising cardiologists.

Vivas for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery FRCS provides candidates with 100 high-quality viva topics and expert guidance to prepare for this difficult exit oral exam.Written and edited by consultant oral and maxillofacial surgeons who have succeeded in the exam, this book provides comprehensive coverage of theory and practice. Split into 15 chapters of key sub-specialties, all 100 questions are mapped to the surgical curriculum preparing you for the FRCS oral examination. Each topic contains a visual aid, such as an x-ray or photograph, to replicate exam conditions. All answers have a full explanation and further reading to ensure high-quality self-assessment and quick recognition of areas that require further study. Providing a thorough assessment of the reader's oral and maxillofacial surgery knowledge, this is an essential revision book for any candidate facing the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery FRCS oral examination.

The new edition of The Best of Five MCQS for the European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology is a question book designed to assist in preparations for the European Specialty Examination in Gastroenterology and Hepatology (ESEGH). The book has been fully updated to reflect the new examination introduced in 2018 and the most recent guidelines. Containing a foreword by Sir Ian Gilmore, former president of both the British Society for Gastroenterology and the Royal College of Physicians, the book adopts the same Best of Five question format used in the ESEGH and covers the breadth of the curriculum. It has been designed to exactly match the relative proportion of questions on each topic area found in the examination.Each of the 300 questions contained in the book is accompanied by an answer, a set of three succinct bullet points of key 'take-home' messages, and a short summary of the relevant background, evidence-base and up-to-date European guidelines. The book ends with a chapter of 50 questions, which again matches the proportions of topic areas found in the ESEGH, and is designed to act as a mock-examination for use in the final stages of preparation.

Best of Five MCQs for the Endocrinology and Diabetes SCE is a dedicated revision guide designed to assist candidates in preparing for the Endocrinology and Diabetes Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE). It contains 350 best of five questions covering the main themes of the specialty curriculum. The questions mirror the format that the candidates can expect to find in the exam and cover all of the key topics, including pituitary gland and hypothalamus, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland and bone disease, adrenal glands, reproductive endocrinology, and diabetes and lipid metabolism. Explanatory answers include references to the most up to date NICE and international guidelines as well as other literature to enable further reading and study. This second edition has been fully updated, with 20 extra questions added to the diabetes chapter to reflect the new exam weightings.Providing a thorough assessment of the reader's endocrinological knowledge, this is the only revision book candidates will need to pass the Endocrinology and Diabetes Speciality Certification Examination first time.

The range of topics which you may be questioned on during a final ENT Viva exam can be very varied. Viva Training in ENT ensures you can answer any question confidently and comprehensively, this book provides you with over 430 examples, mirroring exactly the format of the examination questions and covering all the relevant areas of the curriculum. Dedicated chapters on topics such as rhinology, head and neck, otology and paediatrics take you through the types of scenarios that you are likely to face, often presenting you with a clinical example and asking you a range of questions to test not only your diagnostic skills, but also your supporting knowledge. Three further chapters cover the clinical section of the exam involving patients, and the operative surgery and communication skills stations. These chapters provide both example scenarios and general advice on how to impress the examiners, giving you a thorough grounding in how best to communicate your knowledge and complete tasks calmly and methodically. For each question, detailed model answers and explanatory notes are provided, along with links to relevant websites and key journal articles for further reference. Questions are supplemented with over 85 illustrations and photographs, allowing you to review real examples of the conditions about which you will be questioned.For any candidate wishing to complete the FRCS (ORL-HNS) or the DOHNS Viva with professionalism and a real depth of knowledge, this book's detail and variety of information will be invaluable. Its clear layout and topical structure also make it ideal for surgeons wishing to refresh their clinical knowledge.

Best of Five MCQs for the Acute Medicine SCE is a new revision resource designed specifically for this high-stakes exam. Containing over 350 Best of Five multiple choice questions, this dedicated guide will help candidates to prepare successfully. The content mirrors the SCE in Acute Medicine Blueprint to ensure candidates are fully prepared for all the topics that may appear in the exam. Topics range from how to manage acute problems in cardiology or neurology to managing acute conditions such as poisoning. All answers have full explanations and further reading to ensure high quality self-assessment and quick recognition of areas that require further study.