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MRCPI Bedside# 13 Bronchiectasis 🫁In this episode we are joined by Respiratory Consultant Dr Brian Kent to talk through bronchiectasis as a potential station in the MRCPI Part II clinical exam.
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Episode external review by Dr Margaret Higgins, Respiratory SpR
Consultant supervisor Professor Declan Byrne, consultant physician St James's Hospital, Dublin
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2024-03-1919 minMRCPI Bedside#12 Ankylosing SpondylitisIn this episode we are joined by Rheumatology Specialist Registrar Dr Aine Connerton to discuss Ankylosing Spondylitis as a potential station in the Irish MRCPI Part II clinical exam.
We discuss the approach, physical findings, a differential diagnosis, investigations and management. We then go on to briefly talk through some potential follow-up questions including radiological findings, and extra articular manifestations.
Episode external review by Dr Eleanor Connolly, Rheumatology Specialist Registrar
This podcast is supported by Pastest and their excellent online education resource to help candidates sit their clinical exams.
2023-11-1014 minMRCPI Bedside#11 SplenomegalyIn this episode we are joined by Haematology Specialist Registrar Dr Claire Kelly to discuss splenomegaly and some important haematological disorders as potential stations in the MRCPI Part II clinical exam.
We discuss the approach, physical findings, a differential diagnosis, investigations and management. We then go on to briefly talk through some potential follow-up questions including differentiating a large spleen versus a large kidney, management of Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) and Myelofibrosis, a brief review of Autoimmune Haemolytic Anaemia (AIHA) and Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP), splenectomy indications and splenectomy precautions.
Common causes of splenomegaly in exams...2023-10-1318 minMRCPI Bedside#10 Thyroid DisordersIn this episode we are joined by Dublin based Endocrinology Specialist Registrar Dr Michelle Maher to discuss how thyroid disorders may appear as a case in the MRCPI Part II clinical exam.
We discuss the approach, physical findings, a differential diagnosis, investigations and management for a number of thyroid conditions for the clinical exam format. We then go on to briefly talk through some potential follow-up questions.
Link to Pastest MRCP Clinical revision resource: https://bit.ly/468j0lT
Episode external review by Endocrinology SpR Dr Liam O'Murchadha, Dublin
Consultant supervisor P...2023-10-0619 minMRCPI Bedside#9 Aortic StenosisIn this episode we are joined by Dublin based Cardiology Specialist Registrar Dr Roisin Gardiner to discuss aortic stenosis as a station in the MRCPI Part II clinical exam.
We discuss the approach, physical findings, a differential diagnosis, investigations and management. We then go on to briefly talk through some potential follow-up questions including Heyde's syndrome, symptoms of aortic stenosis, echocardiogram findings of severe aortic stenosis, surgical repair versus TAVI and benefits of mechanical versus bioprosthetic valves.
Link to Pastest MRCP Clinical revision resource: https://bit.ly/468j0lT
Episode external review by...2023-09-2913 minMRCPI Bedside#8 The Communication and Ethics Short CaseIn this episode we talk through the structure and how to prepare for short case station 1 , the Communication and Ethics station, one of the most failed stations outside of candidates who sit their exam outside of Ireland.
Check out >>> Pastest 2023-02-1521 minMRCPI Bedside#7 The Short Cases (part 2)In part two of The Short Cases episode we continue on from where we left off, going through what to expect in the 4 minutes of question time with the consultant examiner. We talk through the presentation of your physical examination findings, and the structure of the questions along with some tips for both.
The VITAMIN CDE mnemonic as a potential helpful tool for working through a differential diagnosis:
V - Vascular
I - Infectious/Inflammatory
T - Trauma/Toxic
A - Autoimmune
M - Metabolic
I - Iatrogenic/Idiopathic
N - Neoplastic
C - Congenital
D - Degenerative
E - Endo...2023-01-2016 minMRCPI Bedside#6 The Short Cases (part 1)Welcome back to MRCPI Bedside, hosted by Dr. Christine Condon and Dr. Harry Economos. This is part one of The Short Cases episodes. In this episode we will talk through the need-to-know information to get you through the five short cases. Good preparation is the key to ensure that you’re not thrown on the day. Keep calm and achieve the marks you deserve.
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Show music: Stepping on Lego. Forward any enquiries to St...2023-01-1517 minMRCPI Bedside#5 The Long Cases (part 2)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 divulge our own personal experiences.
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Consultant Lead: Professor Declan Byrne2023-01-0714 minMRCPI Bedside#4 The Long Cases (part 1)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 exa...2022-12-0918 minMRCPI Bedside#3 The Marking SchemeWelcome back to MRCPI Bedside, hosted by Dr. Christine Condon and Dr. Harry Economos. Get in touch at mrcpibedside@gmail.com 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/ U...2022-09-2410 minMRCPI Bedside#2 Starting to PrepareWelcome 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 mrcpibedside@gmail.com 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=c...2022-09-1111 minMRCPI Bedside#1 The BasicsWelcome 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 mrcpibedside@gmail.com or on twitter @MRCPIBedside.
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. On...2022-09-0809 min