Limited to 48 candidates
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Master Classes, Tutorials & Mock Examinations
Communication Skills with Model Patients
History Taking with Model Patients
Clinical Skills
Critical Incidents
Viva Technique & Practice
The OSCE Experience
The Simulation OSCE Station
Resuscitation
Machine Check & Equipment
Relevant Anatomy
Statistics
Regional Blocks
The OSCE Slide Show
Formal Oral Examinations
Formal OSCE Examination
Notice - The Waiting List Protocol
In the event of the course being over-subscribed, it becomes necessary to establish the Definitive Course List (DCL) as early as possible so as to afford unsuccessful applicants the opportunity to look for a course elsewhere.
Many would-be candidates apply for the course well ahead of time such that, by the time of the Closing Date of Application for respective Examination, they change their mind for whatever reason.
Some of these trainees do not let us know that they will not be attending the OSCE/Orals course with the result there is a danger of us denying places to applicants whose names are on the Waiting List plus we could be left with unfilled places which seriously disturbs the dynamics of the course which are strictly structured to exactly 48 candidates.
Consequently, as soon as we have 48 applicants, we contact those applicants asking them to confirm they wish to reserve their place with the caveat that, should they confirm, their cheques will be presented for clearance. If their cheque is pre-dated, they will be asked to submit a second cheque for immediate clearance, the original cheque being destroyed.
Once we have identified those wishing to withdraw from the course, we trawl through any Waiting List asking the applicants to confirm their wish for a place and, where necessary, to submit a second cheque as outlined above.
When all the places are confirmed, the three Observer Places are offered to any remaining on the Waiting List
Observers attend the course on the understanding that, should any of the 48 listed candidates be Late or Fail to Attend, they will (in order) be allocated the vacant slot. Should the replaced candidate eventually turn-up, he or she will lose the place and remain as an Observer, the course fee being refunded. Observers enjoy full exposure to the course, the only difference being that they are not examined formally on the Thursday and Friday although they are permitted to ‘observe’ at these sessions. Observers do not pay any Course Fee. To date, every Observer we have had has greatly appreciated the opportunity and, so far, only 1 out of a possible 12 has failed to pass the exam.
When all places are filled, those applicants remaining on the Waiting List are advised accordingly as soon as possible thus allowing them the chance to apply elsewhere.
Possible alternatives include the Primary Weekend Viva Course and the Primary Weekend OSCE Course both of which courses are successful with Pass Rates on a par with the OSCE/Orals week course.
(Please see respective Websites for information on these courses)