guide to passing the FRCOphth part 2

1. The
part II EXAM
A last minute crammer’s Guide
A last minute crammer’s Guide
Alan Connor
Northern OTG Rep

2. When to do the exam
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Rotated through all subspecialties
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Needs 4-6 preparation time
Exam becomes easier with more experience
No prizes for doing the exam early
Don’t wait until last 6 months of ST7
Plan to do it at a time when you can dedicate time
to studying.

4. Structure of examination
The written component
• x 2 MCQ papers
• 90 MCQs each
Practical component
5 station VIVA
7 station OSCE

5. Sources of Information

6. Sources of information
USE THE SYLLABUS AS A STUDY GUIDE

7. Example of syllabus

8. Other sources of information

9. Written paper topics

10. Top written topics
1. Neuro-ophthalmology
2. Medical retina
3. Pharmacology
4. Cornea

11. Text books

12. Question books

13. Question websites

14. Question websites

15. Question websites

16. Studying technique

17. The clinical exam- the VIVA
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Station 1: Patient investigations and data interpretation
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Station 2: Patient management
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Station 3: Patient management
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Station 4: Attitudes, ethics and responsibilities
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Station 5: Audit, research and evidence based practice

18. Preparing for the VIVA -Guidelines

19. GMC Guidance

20. Other Guidelines
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NICE guidelines
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WHO surgical checklist
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Society of rheumatologists – bone prophylaxis
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TIA guidelines (ABCD2 trial)
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Child protection policy

21. The clinical exam – The OSCE
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Station 1: Cataract and anterior segment
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Station 2: Glaucoma and lid
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Station 3: Posterior segment
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Station 4: Strabismus and orbit
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Station 5+6: Medicine and Neurology
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Station 7: Communication Skills (usually done at time of VIVA)

22. Preparing for the OSCE

23. Preparing for the OSCE

24. Courses
Oculus - Birmingham

25. Take your own equipment
Direct Ophthalmoscope
Pen torch
Fixation target
Occluder
Hat pins

26. OSCE marking

27. Comm skills marking

28. Things I would do differently
Read more widely as a junior trainee
Made study notes for each subspecialty as I
completed firms
Not worried so much