MRCPI Bedside

MRCPI Bedside

By Dr Christine Condon and Dr Harry EconomosEducationHow To
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MRCPI Bedside episodes

  • #5 The Long Cases (part 2) - Long Cases Experiences and Examples 📜

    Welcome back to MRCPI Bedside, hosted by Dr. Christine Condon and Dr. Harry Economos. This is part two of our intro guide about the long cases where we discuss our own personal experiences.

    Sign up to Pastest MRCP Clinical revision resource via our affiliate link below:
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    Get in touch with us at [email protected] or Twitter @mrcpibedside
    Show music: Stepping on Lego. Forward any enquiries to [email protected].
    Consultant Lead: Professor Declan Byrne


    16 min
  • #4 The Long Cases (part 1) - Format, Timing, History and Examination ⏱️

    Welcome back to MRCPI Bedside, hosted by Dr. Christine Condon and Dr. Harry Economos. This is part one of our how to guide on passing your long cases.

    How to guide:
    1.  Get to know the layout and timing early on. Check out the RCPI page here for more information.
    2.  Familiarise yourself with medical conditions from the following conditions
    >>> Cardiology, Respiratory, Abdominal, Endocrine, Dermatology, Neurology and Rheumatology.
    3.  Take each clinical encounter as the admitting doctor in ED as a mock run for your long cases.
    4.  Time yourself from the very start.
    5.  Don’t underestimate the value of a systems review.
    6.  Keep your examination focused.
    7.  Do a mock long case.
    8.  Reference a book when practicing to ensure that you’re not missing anything big. We recommend Rupa Bessant’s ‘The Pocketbook for PACES’. Access it here.
    9.
    Sign up to Pastest MRCP Clinical revision resource via our affiliate link below:
    ⁠https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=46017&awinaffid=1651835&campaign=MRCPi+Bedisde&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pastest.com%2Fmrcp-part-1%2F⁠
    An online resource, that will provide you not only with hundreds of videos with real life patients with physical signs but also model physical exams, example questions and answers to prepare you for exam day.
    10.  At the time of uploading this podcast, there are COVID-19 specific changes to the exam. More information here. This is subject to change.
    For more information, get in touch with us at [email protected] or via our Twitter @mrcpibedside.

    Show music: Stepping on Lego. Instagram @steppingonlego_

    Forward any enquiries to [email protected].

    Consultant Lead: Professor Declan Byrne


    19 min
  • #3 The Marking Scheme 🧮

    Welcome back to MRCPI Bedside, hosted by Dr. Christine Condon and Dr. Harry Economos. Get in touch at [email protected] or on Twitter @MRCPIBedside

    In our third episode we do our best to explain the confusing marking scheme. We highlight how a bit of an understanding of what is necessary to achieve a 'satisfactory' score can assist your preparation and maximise the points you earn yourself on the day. 
    The 7 different examinable skills and what indicates a 'satisfactory' (full points) and 'unsatisfactory' (fail/zero points) are:
    1. Clinical communication skills
    Satisfactory = History is relevant/ Fluent/ Focused
    Unsatisfactory = Omits crucial areas/ Unpractised/ Unprofessional
    2. Managing relationships with patients
    Satisfactory = Listens to patient's concerns/ Empathetic
    Unsatisfactory = Dismisses patient's concern's/ Not empathetic
    3. Physical examination
    Satisfactory = Accurate/ appropriate/ practised/ professional
    Unsatisfactory = Poor technique/ Omits important tests/ Hesitant / Lacks Confidence
    4. Identifying physical signs
    Satisfactory = Identifies correct physical signs
    Unsatisfactory= Misses important clinical signs / Reports signs that are not present
    5. Differential diagnosis
    Satisfactory = Presents a sensible and comprehensive differential diagnosis
    Unsatisfactory = Inappropriate, incomplete differential diagnosis
    6. Clinical judgement
    Satisfactory = Evidence of reflective problem solving / Suggests appropriate investigations and management
    Unsatisfactory = Poor evidence of problem solving / Selects unsuitable investigations and treatments
    7. Maintaining patient safety and quality of care
    Satisfactory = Treats patient respectfully and sensitively, and ensures comfort, safety, and dignity
    Unsatisfactory = Jeopardises patient safety / Causes physical or emotional pain to the patient
    We feel this episode is best accompanied by reading through the points allocation table and have having a look at the examiners' marking card. Available in the link below (direct from RCPI website) - scroll to pages 5-9. 
    https://rcpi-live-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/MRCPI-Part-II-GM-Clinical-Examination-Candidate-Information-COVID-Updated-June-2021.pdf


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    11 min
  • #2 How to Prepare - Resources, How to Study, Courses, Your Examination Kit and Study Buddies 🩺

    Welcome back to the MRCPI bedside, hosted by Dr. Christine Condon and Dr. Harry Economos.

    In our second episode we are going to talk through some tried and tested preparation techniques to set yourself up for the best chance of success.
    Get in touch at [email protected] or on twitter @MRCPIBedside. 
    The Books
    - Essential Examination (an excellent book to have at the bedside to make sure you are doing your physical exam correctly to pick up physical signs): https://www.amazon.co.uk/Essential-Examination-3rd-Step-step/dp/1907904107/ref=sr_1_5?crid=UZWA52KXG2V7&keywords=clinical+examination+book&qid=1662810037&sprefix=clinical+exam%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-5
    - The Pocketbook for PACES: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pocketbook-PACES-Oxford-Specialty-Training/dp/0199574189/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=rupa+bessant&qid=1662810815&sr=8-2
    - Cases for PACES: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cases-PACES-Stephen-Hoole/dp/1118983572/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=rupa+bessant&qid=1662810815&sr=8-5
    Websites
    Sign up to Pastest MRCP Clinical revision resource via our affiliate link below:
    ⁠https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=46017&awinaffid=1651835&campaign=MRCPi+Bedisde&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pastest.com%2Fmrcp-part-1%2F⁠
    - https://www.prepacespodcast.com
    Videos
    - See Pastest website above
    - Prof. Niall Tubridy Neurology videos - For example; Parkinsons exam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXMydlXQYpY
    Podcasts
    - Prepaces podcast (45-60 min episodes focusing on specific exam topics) https://open.spotify.com/show/5i7o1ENPUcvQwQDrH9XFlQ
    - PACES revision podcast (15 min episodes) (harry loves these) https://soundcloud.com/mededleeds/sets/paces-revision-podcast
    Courses
    - 2 day PACES course in Manchester: https://www.paces4u.com
    - 4 day PACES course in London: http://www.passpaces.co.uk/courses.html
    Your exam kit
    Candidates are expected to bring the relevant equipment required for a physical examination (e.g. stethoscope, patella hammer, tuning fork, pen torch, neuro tips or monofilament, cotton wool, measuring tape). No examining equipment will be provided. Pencils and paper are provided for history taking at long case stations.
    Show music: Stepping on Lego Instagram: @steppingonlego_
    Consultant Lead Professor Declan Byrne


    12 min
  • #1 The Basics - What is this Podcast?, Exam Requirements and Format 🤓

    Welcome to the first episode of MRCPI bedside hosted by Dr. Christine Condon and Dr. Harry Economos. In this episode we introduce the podcast and run through the basics and format of the MRCPI clinical exam in General Medicine. Get in touch at [email protected] or on twitter @MRCPIBedside.

    Show music Stepping On Lego Instagram @steppingonlego_

    Sign up to Pastest MRCP Clinical revision resource via our affiliate link below:
    ⁠https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=46017&awinaffid=1651835&campaign=MRCPi+Bedisde&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.pastest.com%2Fmrcp-part-1%2F⁠

    1. About the MRCPI part II clinical exam: 
    https://www.rcpi.ie/examinations/mrcpi-in-general-medicine/general-medicine-part-ii-clinical/
    2. Examinations Calendars:
    - 2022: https://rcpi-live-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Examinations-Calendar-2021-2022-V_130722.pdf
    - 2023: https://www.rcpi.ie/examinations/examinations-calendar/
    3. About the application process:
    Verification of applications are completed after the closing date for applications. Once these verifications are completed, this may take a couple of weeks, those who have allocated a place will be asked to pay the outstanding fees and will receive their exam details the week following that. The candidates who have not received a place, will be kept on a waiting list where they will be given a place if an allocated candidate withdraws and they are the next eligible candidate.
    All candidates are advised not to make any travel arrangements until the closing date has passed and they have received an email saying their application is successful, their fees have been paid and they have been allocated a place in the exam.
    Candidates will receive exact details of the exam time and location after they have paid their fees and all places have been allocated. Please review the website for the most up to date information on this process.
    4. Exam structure 
    https://rcpi-live-cdn.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/MRCPI-Part-II-GM-Clinical-Examination-Candidate-Information-COVID-Updated-June-2021.pdf
    5. RCPI General Medical Skills Course for MRCPI Part II
    Free access (requires RCPI website login) is available to the MRCPI General Medicine Skills Course for Exam Candidates, which includes practice questions for the Written exams and guidance on preparing for the Clinical exam: https://brightspace.rcpi.ie/d2l/le/sequenceLauncher/9337/View
    6. Exam reimbursement 
    - Training Support Scheme for NCHDs (TSS): https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/leadership-education-development/met/ed/fin/training-support-policy-2020.pdf
    - Clinical Course & Examination Refund Scheme for https://www.hse.ie/eng/staff/leadership-education-development/met/ed/fin/ccers-march-2021-.pdf


    10 min

About MRCPI Bedside

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MRCPI Bedside is a podcast with bite sized episodes for doctors who are preparing to sit the tremulously tricky MRCPI Part II Clinical in General Medicine. Hosted by two Irish junior doctors fresh out of sitting their exam, we hope to break it down and provide you with the need-to-know info and preparation tips to help take the fear out of the exam. We hope you enjoy listening and best of luck!