recall bias: how to succeed at the osce's

#1) Study for the shelf

#2) Obtain passed on notes from previous year students (every school has them)

#3) Review all the common pathologies/orders for the clerkship using at least First Aid Step 2 CS rapid review section

#4) Review common pathology imagings: EKG/Xrays/CT's/Tissue pathology/etc

#5) optional: Practice with friends

The day of..

#1) Absolute Basics: (Taken from Step 2 CS First Aid)

• Knock on door before entering
• Introduce self by name
• Identify your role/position
• Correctly use patient's name
• Make eye contact with the SP

• Wash hands before exam
• Ask permission to start exam
• Use respectful draping
• No painful maneuvers

#2) Smile, be nice and be compassionate.

#3) Don't forget to ask those touchy-feely questions/bonding questions: I can see this bothers you, can you tell me more about it? What are your concerns right now? Oh you're an interior designer, I love interior design! etc etc (surprisingly, VERY IMP!)