Features
About this course
This course has been designed for candidates preparing for the Postgraduate Exit Orthopaedic Examination. This is a pre-recorded course that you can view on demand whenever suits you and for as many times as you need.
Suitable for candidates in all stages of exam preparation, from early preparation for written exams to those preparing for the Clinical and Viva components.
The Faculty has been picked for their expertise in coaching candidates for the FRCS (T&O) examination and are passionate about helping candidates maximise their chances of success in the examination. All are senior orthopaedic colleagues and have undertaken further education in teaching and feedback to provide a professional experience.
The course will be updated on a regular basis and new videos will be added.
Course Topics
- Basic Science
- Trauma
- Adult Pathology
- Paediatrics
- Hand
- Upper Limb Clinicals
- Lower Limb Clinicals
High Yield Topics & Difficult Concepts
The course covers a wide range of topics that are likely to be tested in the FRCS examination, including hip and knee arthroplasty, spinal surgery, and trauma. The course also covers difficult concepts that are often challenging for candidates to understand.
Study Tips & Tricks
The course provides candidates with study tips and tricks that can help them to improve their chances of success in the FRCS examination. These tips include how to effectively study, how to manage time, and how to deal with stress.
Learn at Your Own Pace
The course is structured in a way that allows candidates to learn at their own pace. The course is divided into modules, and each module includes a variety of resources, such as video lectures, case studies, and practice questions.
Features
- Expert faculty
Taught by experienced orthopaedic surgeons who are experts in their field.
- Interactive format
Delivered in an interactive format, which allows participants to ask questions and get feedback from the instructors.
- Case-based learning:
Based on real-world cases, which allows participants to learn how to apply the concepts they learn to real-world situations.
Key Benefits
- Improve your knowledge of orthopaedics
We cover a wide range of topics in orthopaedics, including hip and knee arthroplasty, spinal surgery, and trauma.
- Practice answering questions in a focused format
We provide you with the opportunity to practice answering questions in a focused format, which is similar to the format of the FRCS examination.
- Learn study tips and tricks
Pick up study tips and tricks that can help you to improve your chances of success in the FRCS examination.
- Earn CPD credits
The course is accredited by the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSEd) and will give you 4.5 CPD credits.
If you are interested in attending the FRCS Case Studies course, please visit the Orthopaedic Academy website to register.
Target audience:
Candidates preparing for parts 1 & 2 of the UK (JCIE) and international (JSCFE) FRCS Exams:
• FRCS (Tr&Orth) exam – UK and International
• EBOT exam
• SICOT Diploma
Useful for those who would like to supplement their ISCP portfolio: The structured assessment and feedback can be added to your ISCP portfolio.
Course Aims:
• Identify areas of knowledge which you may need to further study and improve your understanding.
• Practice answering questions in a focused format to reach the main points quickly in clinical or viva situations.
• Give you exposure to many types of questions and topics.
• Cover high-yield topics and difficult concepts.
• Give you a greater understanding of where to focus your study prior to the examination.
• Tips and tricks for effective study.
Structure of the Course:
A set of questions are presented and candidates have the opportunity to practice their answers.
This is followed by a detailed discussion of the questions & answers, and clarification of the main points to assess understanding will take.
