Mastering the OSCE/CSA: Objective Structured Clinical Examination/Clinical Skills Assessment [Paperback]

Jo-Ann Reteguiz (Author), Beverly Cornel-Avendano (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0071350128 | ISBN-13: 978-0071350129 | Publication Date: March 15, 1999 | Edition: 1st

This text presents a study tool for those preparing for Step 2 of the USMLE, concentrating on the OSCE and CSA simulated patient examinations. Working with actors posing as standardized patients, students must accurately examine, communicate with, and diagnose these patients and their clinical signs. The first half of the book introduces the exam and its components, while the second half consists of 50 cases which mimic the types of patients these students will see in their respective situations. It reviews physical examination skills, communication skills, and diagnostic skills, as well as describing what a simulated patient is and giving tips on passing each practice case.

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From the Back Cover

The OSCE (Objective Structured Clinical Examination) for medical students and the CSA (Clinical Examination) for medical students and the CSA (clinical Skills Assessment) for international medical graduates have always been a mystery. how do I approach the Standardized Patient? How do I study for this examination? How much time do I have with each patient? How will I be graded? How can I improve my performance? These questions and more are now answered in this groundbreaking book. Medical schools, the NBME, and the USMLE are placing greater empahsis on standardized patient exams. Now you can master all the intricacies and details in one book. Persents 50 standardized patient practice cases covering what you might see on the exam; Familiarizes you with the exam format...uncovers the mysteries of what is behind each door; Sharpens your interpersonal skills to improve overall clinical performance; Includes a small booklet of key summations...the perfect review right before the exam; Focuses on the interviewing and physical examinations skills needed to finish test stations within the required time limit; Challenges you to develop a checklist prior to seeing each patient...and then provides the actual checklist so you can check your progress; Provides key history-taking and physical examination pearls; Provides OSCE interstation pearls and CSA patient note pearls.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill (Tx); 1st edition (March 15, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071350128
• ISBN-13: 978-0071350129
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #799,569 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A good start, but not enough to pass the ECFMG CSA exam., July 25, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Mastering the OSCE/CSA: Objective Structured Clinical Examination/Clinical Skills Assessment (Paperback)

This is the only book available with 50 clinical cases organized case by case, with check lists of manditory questions a doctor must ask for each specific set of signs & symptoms presented by a patient. It offers a general starting place to begin the data gathering process, but you must incorporate the examination and patient note according to the ECFMG standard. This book is all there is available at the moment, apart from commercial CSA review course notes. NMS is soon to provide a CSA Review book. A good study tool, but be careful, you cannot soley rely on it to pass your CSA exam, according to ECFMG standards.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally it's here!, May 27, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Mastering the OSCE/CSA: Objective Structured Clinical Examination/Clinical Skills Assessment (Paperback)

Excellent review book for CSA, especially for medical graduates with limited clinical experience. If you don't have a copy, GET ONE!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book, March 2, 2000

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Siamack Nemazie (Madras, India) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mastering the OSCE/CSA: Objective Structured Clinical Examination/Clinical Skills Assessment (Paperback)

This book was a tremendous help for the CSA - it is a must read for anybody taking this exam. I managed to complete every testing station, on average, 10 minutes ahead of time. Couldn't have done it so fast without the help of the book.