In this episode we are joined again by Rheumatology Specialist Registrar Dr Aine Connerton to discuss some final tips and FAQs before your exam.

We discuss what to wear, how to keep track of time, how to stand, whether to check pulses and BP, bedside tests and Aine's cases in her exam.

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In this episode we are joined again by Rheumatology Specialist Registrar Dr Aine Connerton to discuss Systemic Sclerosis (scleroderma) as a potential station in the Irish MRCPI Part II clinical exam.

We talk through a case of rheumatoid arthritis - the physical findings, a differential diagnosis, investigations and management. We then go on to briefly talk through some potential follow-up questions including monitoring on biologic therapy, extra-articular manifestations, and causes of anaemia in RA.

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Consultant supervisor Professor Declan Byrne, consultant physician St James's Hospital, Dublin

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In this episode we are joined again by Rheumatology Specialist Registrar Dr Aine Connerton to discuss Systemic Sclerosis (scleroderma) as a potential station in the Irish MRCPI Part II clinical exam.

We discuss the approach the distinctions between systemic sclerosis or scleroderma, CREST, and Raynaud's Syndrome, physical findings, a differential diagnosis, investigations and management. We then go on to briefly talk through some potential follow-up questions.

This podcast is supported by Pastest and their excellent online education resource to help candidates sit their clinical exams.

Consultant supervisor Professor Declan Byrne, consultant physician St James's Hospital, Dublin

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In this episode we are joined by Dublin based Cardiology Specialist Registrar Dr Roisin Gardiner to discuss mitral regurgitation as a station in the MRCPI Part II clinical exam.

We discuss the approach, physical findings, a differential diagnosis, investigations and management. We discuss heart failure management and its relevance in MR, as well as a discussion about infective endocarditis, and how it might come up in the MRCPI clinical exam, including Duke's Criteria.

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Consultant supervisor Professor Declan Byrne, consultant physician St James's Hospital, Dublin

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In this episode we are joined by Neurology Specialist Registrar Dr Emma Dolan to discuss some general tips for neurology cases in MRCPI Part II clinical exam.

Consultant supervisor Professor Declan Byrne, consultant physician St James's Hospital, Dublin

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In this episode we are joined by Neurology Specialist Registrar Dr Emma Dolan to discuss the examination, investigations and differentials for cerebellar disorder case in the MRCPI Part II clinical exam.

Consultant supervisor Professor Declan Byrne, consultant physician St James's Hospital, Dublin

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In this episode we are joined by Endocrinology Specialist Registrar Dr Michelle Maher to discuss the e assessment, investigations and management for a case of acromegaly as a case in the MRCPI Part II clinical exam.

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In this episode we are joined by Neurology Specialist Registrar Dr Emma Dolan to discuss the examination, investigations and differentials for limb weakness as a case in the MRCPI Part II clinical exam.

Consultant supervisor Professor Declan Byrne, consultant physician St James's Hospital, Dublin

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In this episode we are joined by Nephrology Specialist Registrar Dr Sarah Cormican to briefly discuss some pertinent points about peritoneal dialysis for the the MRCPI Part II clinical exam.

Editors note: also to remember hernias as a potential complication!

Consultant supervisor Professor Declan Byrne, consultant physician St James's Hospital, Dublin

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In this episode we are joined by Nephrology Specialist Registrar Dr Sarah Cormican to discuss the topic of renal transplant in a potential station in the MRCPI Part II clinical exam.

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