Mastering the Objective Structured Clinical Examination and the Clinical Skills Assessment

Jo-Ann Reteguiz, MD is Assistant Professor of Medicine, Medicine Clerkship Director, UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School, Newark, New Jersey. Beverly Cornel-Avendano, MD is Attending Physician, Division of Gastroenterology, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, St. Peter's Unicersity Hospital, New Brunswick, New Jersey.

SECTION A: THE EXAMINATIONIntroduction: What is the “OSCE” or “CSA”?Who is the Standardized (Simulated) Patient?The Day of the TestBeginning the Standardized Patient EncounterDeveloping the ChecklistThe HistoryThe Physical ExaminationPhysical Examination Findings That May Be Seen in a Standardized PatientFive Simple Steps to Effective CommunicationImproving Interpersonal Skills QuicklyCommon Communication ChallengesThe Interstation or Patient Note: How to Pass the Written PartSECTION B: 57 PRACTICE CASESGeneral Case InstructionsPresenting ProblemsSECTION C: THE FINAL WORK-OUTSome Challenging CasesThe Common Encounters for Each SpecialtySECTION D: CSA UPDATEImproving Your Communication Skills QuicklyThe Day of the CSAThe Top Ten Causes of CSA FailureCSA Practice Case ScenariosThe Final Preparation: A Review of the Common CSA Case ScenariosReferencesIndex of Practice CasesIndex