A unique revision guide aimed at candidates preparing for the MRCS examinations. The Part A exam is designed to test knowledge of both basic science and the principles of surgery in general. Essential facts are presented and illustrated in a succinct and memorable format.
A unique revision guide aimed at candidates preparing for the MRCS examinations. The Part A exam tests knowledge of both basic science and the principles of surgery in general, and this textbook contains all the essential facts in one easy-to-read volume.
There is a focus on the most common questions asked pertaining to anatomy (representing 42% of the MRCS Part A paper 1) as well as other common areas frequently asked about in both the Part A and B examinations, although the focus of this book is the Part A examination. The Anatomy coverage includes line diagrams, short easy-to-recall text and bullet point lists to ensure that revision time is maximised for exam success. High-yield content in the areas of Physiology, Pathology, Pharmacology and Mathematics is also included.
The content has been designed specifically to help junior doctors memorise essential surgical facts,and further provides a convenient aide-memoire that will save hours of note taking.This will be particularly useful in the pressured run up to the MRCS examination.
Section 1 Anatomy. The Upper Limb and Breast. The Lower Limb. The
Abdomen and Pelvis. The Thorax.The Head & Neck. The Nervous System and
Special Senses. Section 2 Physiology. A-Z of Core Topics.Section 3 Pathology.
General Surgery. Breast and Endocrine. Vascular Surgery. Urology.
Orthopaedics.Paediatric Surgery.ENT. Haematology.Section 4 Pharmacology A-Z
of Core Topics. Section 5 Maths for the MRCS.Practice Questions with Answers.
Olivia A M Smith MBBS (Hons), BSc Medical Sciences (Hons), MSc Human Anatomy (Dist), MD, is a Plastic Surgery Registrar, South West Deanery, UK.
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