Alan Connor
Northern OTG Rep
The part II EXAM
A last minute crammer’s GuideA last minute crammer’s Guide
When to do the exam
• Rotated through all subspecialties
• Exam becomes easier with more experience
• No prizes for doing the exam early
• Don’t wait until last 6 months of ST7
• Plan to do it at a time when you can dedicate time to studying.
• Needs 4-6 preparation time
Structure of examination
The written component
• x 2 MCQ papers
• 90 MCQs each
Practical component
5 station VIVA
7 station OSCE
Sources of Information
Sources of information
USE THE SYLLABUS AS A STUDY GUIDE
Example of syllabus
Other sources of information
Written paper topics
Top written topics
1. Neuro-ophthalmology
2. Medical retina
3. Pharmacology
4. Cornea
Text books
Question books
Question websites
Question websites
Question websites
Studying technique
The clinical exam- the VIVA
• Station 1: Patient investigations and data interpretation
• Station 2: Patient management
• Station 3: Patient management
• Station 4: Attitudes, ethics and responsibilities
• Station 5: Audit, research and evidence based practice
Preparing for the VIVA -Guidelines
GMC Guidance
Other Guidelines
• NICE guidelines
• WHO surgical checklist
• Society of rheumatologists – bone prophylaxis
• TIA guidelines (ABCD2 trial)
• Child protection policy
The clinical exam – The OSCE
• Station 1: Cataract and anterior segment
• Station 2: Glaucoma and lid
• Station 3: Posterior segment
• Station 4: Strabismus and orbit
• Station 5+6: Medicine and Neurology
• Station 7: Communication Skills (usually done at time of VIVA)
Preparing for the OSCE
Preparing for the OSCE
Courses
Oculus - Birmingham
Take your own equipment
Direct Ophthalmoscope
Pen torch
Fixation target
Occluder
Hat pins
OSCE marking
Comm skills marking
Things I would do differently
Read more widely as a junior trainee
Made study notes for each subspecialty as I completed firms
Not worried so much
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