Description
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We recommend you attend the course early to allow plenty of time to make changes based on the feedback you will receive and to practice all 65 cases we will send you after the course.
West Midlands Deanery
Fully approved for Study Leave by West Midlands Deanery – course costs can be reimbursed from your study leave budget.
Run by Dr Mahibur Rahman who passed his CSA in 2007 with merit after passing every case. He has been helping doctors pass their CSA for over 10 years
Why choose this CSA course?
Intensive and comprehensive preparation for the MRCGP CSA exam- unique blended learning
Start preparing before you attend with pre-course video lectures covering key theory (2 hours)
See 31 cases role played on the day and go away with another 65 cases to practise
Learn through practise throughout the day – maximum 6 in a practise group
Participate in 7 cases including 3 full length mock CSA cases
Receive constructive and relevant individual feedback
Work with experienced professional simulated patients – male and female
Learn the techniques that will help you boost your scores in all 3 domains
Demonstrations of how to handle difficult areas registrars often struggle with
Ideal for anyone in ST3 that wants to pass the CSA well – 1st attempt or last, we can help you!
Receive a certificate for 10 hours CPD + 20+ hours further learning post course
Also suitable to prepare for the Induction and Refresher (I+R) scheme simulated surgery
MRCGP CSA course feedback
Pre Course Study
RCGP mark scheme for the CSA + what examiners look for
How to hit all the criteria and common reasons for failing a case
Communication and consultation skills – how to structure a consultation in CSA using the CARE structure
Essential examinations and equipment – which examinations you need to focus on, and the equipment you need to be familiar with
Breaking bad news – a structured approach
Course Programme
09.15 Registration
09.25 Introduction to the CSA and Q+A from pre-course study
09.35 Interactive cases 1 – 12
11.10 Break
11.20 Case 13 – Live demonstration
11.35 Mock cases 14 – 19 with individual feedback
13.30 Lunch*
14.10 Mock cases 20 – 25 with individual feedback
16.10 Break
16.20 Mock cases 26 – 31 with individual feedback
18.20 Final Tips and Q and A
18.35 Close
Post Course Study
4 months access to the Emedica CSA online service (usually £79)
Additional video lectures and demonstration cases
Access to 65 additional cases for use in a study group
Detailed role play sheets for accurate patient simulation
CSA style candidate sheets for familiarity
Detailed and specific examiner sheets to assess how you are progressing
Animations and rapid review topic cards to revise key clinical topics for CSA
MRCGP CSA course
MRCGP CSA course
The Course Director and main speaker is Dr Mahibur Rahman. He is a Portfolio GP in Birmingham and a Consultant in Medical education. He passed the CSA with merit after passing every case, and his article on 10 Tips to pass the CSA was published in InnovAit. He has helped thousands of doctors succeed in their Membership examinations since 2006. He has been involved in helping GP trainers prepare their registrars for the CSA through the MRCGP CSA for Trainers course. You can find out more about him HERE.