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MRCS OSCE | MRCS Part3/PartB 
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Applied Surgical Sciences and Critical Care Course for MRCS Part 3/Part B (OSCE)
Date:
15th January 2009 (Thursday)
Time:
0830 hrs till 1800 hrs
Venue:
Physiology lecture theatre, School of Biosciences,
Cardiff University, Cardiff
 
Suitable for:
Surgical trainees at the following levels: FP2, ST1, ST2, ST3, SHO, Clinical Fellow, Trust Doctor
Faculty:
Consultant anaesthetists and intensivists, surgeons and physiologists
Organised by: 
Cardiff University (School of Biosciences) and Doctors Academy with lecturers from University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff and Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport
Description: 
In the final part of the MRCS exam, the surgical trainees are expected to have a good working knowledge of general physiological principles and core knowledge of the physiology of specific systems, and their application in surgical practice. This intensive revision course will provide the candidates with an overview of basic physiological principles, and the physiology of the respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, endocrine, gastrointestinal and the central nervous systems. The lectures will be delivered in a manner that will help the candidates answer the viva/OSCE stations in a structured, systematic and concise manner. The teaching will be delivered using a series of didactic and interactive lectures. The course takes into consideration the OSCE style and the speciality context of the examination introduced in September 2008. 
Topics to be covered: 
  General physiological principles: 
  • Acid-base imbalance (metabolic and respiratory acidosis/alkalosis) and their management 
  • Fluid balance and fluid replacement therapy 
  • Bleeding and coagulation 
  • Management of sepsis and septic shock 
  • Homeostasis and thermoregulation 
  Cardiovascular system: 
  • Cardiac pressure cycle
  • Control of cardiac output 
  • Blood pressure and its control mechanisms 
Respiratory system: 
  • Normal ventilatory cycle 
  • Causes and management of post-operative respiratory failure 
  • Intermittent positive pressure ventilation 
  • Acute (adult) respiratory distress syndrome 
  • Applied critical care physiology during the peri-operative period 
Endocrine system: 
  • Thyroid hormones, hypothyrodism and hyperthyroidism 
  • Parathyroid hormones, their disorders and calcium metabolism 
  • Glucose homeostasis and diabetes 
  • Function of the pituitary and adrenal glands 
  • Erythropoietin 
Renal system: 
  • Renal autoregulation 
  • Renin-angiotensin system 
  • Types and management of renal failure 
Central nervous system: 
  • Cerebral autoregulation 
  • Space-occupying lesions 
Gastrointestinal system: 
  • Gut hormones 
  • Pancreatic function 
  • Peristalsis and ileus
Syllabus:
The up-to-date exam syllabus of the Intercollegiate Board (MRCS) agreed by the four Royal Colleges of Great Britain and Ireland. To view the syllabus in full, please visit the website of one of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons: 
    www.rcseng.ac.uk       |     www.rcsed.ac.uk      |     www.rcsi.ie      |    www.rcpsg.ac.uk 
                                  
Please click here to view the Intercollegiate MRCS syllabus.
Please click here to view the new regulations and pattern:
Number of places:
Places will be allotted on a first-come-first-served basis
Course fee:
  •  *Trainees can use their study leave budget to attend this course
  •  *All attendees will be provided with a course certificate 
  •  *Course fee includes refreshments and lunch on both days
  
 
 

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