Medtime Stories

Hello there! We're back with another episode this week where we talk about the upcoming Prescribing Skills Assessment exam that final year medics have to take. In this episode we discuss:

• Structure of the PSA exam
• Do we feel it's necessary?
• How we are feeling ahead of the exam next week
• What resources we have been using
• PSA support from different universities
• Any worries we may have about the exam

How are you feeling if you are taking the exam? Any other tips we may have missed? Any other questions regarding the episode or ideas for future episodes? Get in touch!

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Hello there! We're back with another episode this week where the tables have turned and it is Ashvin's time to ask Tom about his experiences on his 15 week acute medicine placement block.

In this episode we discuss:

• The ambulance, nursing and junior doctor strikes in the news
• Tom's best moments on placements
• General tips for navigating hospitals and making the most out of placement
• Balancing bookwork with ward time
• How has it prepared him for FY1

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Hello there! Join us today as we discuss the specialty of general practice, which Ashvin has just finished before the Christmas break. Tom interviews him, asking questions about his experience and whether he sees himself here in the future. Listen along for tips to make the most of this rotation!

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Hello there! Join us today as we talk through the specialty of obstetrics and gynaecology! Tom conducts an interview of Ashvin’s experience at placement, with tips on making the most out of this unique rotation. We hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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Hello there!

Having just completed my SJT exam, I thought of recording my instant reaction to the whole morning, including how I think the exam went! I also included thoughts about how I was feeling the day before the exam. Good luck to those final years with upcoming exams!

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Hello there! We're back this week with an episode talking about our upcoming SJT exams. In this episode we talk about:

-What the SJT is

-When our SJTs are

-The changes to EPM

-How we have been preparing

-Do we think it is a good exam?

As always, leave a rating and if you have any questions get in touch!

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Hello there! Welcome back to Season 2 of MTS after a long time away and a much needed break. In this episode we just talk through what we've been up to whilst we've been away and what to look forward to as we enter our final year of medicine!

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Hello there! Here is the second part of our OSCE work through, complete with follow-up post OSCE recordings. With tips along the way, we consider what people wish they’d have known before preparing for/ taking their OSCE.

Massive thanks to:

• Ruby
• Mahesh
• Zarin
• Dr. Malik

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Hello there! Today we're back to think through all the wonderful voice messages people sent us before their exams. Some stressed and some chilled, there will be something from everyone in this episode. Massive thanks to:

• Christopher
• Musa
• Ruby
• Mahesh
• Zarin
• Dr. Smith
• Dr. Malik

All very honest and very much appreciated!

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Hello there!

We're back exam season got in the way. Now that Tom has finished his 4th Year exams, you can expect more regular episodes coming your way. In this episode we discuss :

-How it feels to have finally completed 4th Year

-Ashvin's half marathon recap and thanking those who donated

-Tom's whole OSCE experience in the lead up, day of and after!

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