Guides
Exam technique, in plain words.
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How to structure a viva answer out loud
A simple five-part shape for any oral exam answer, so the examiner can follow your thinking — and give you the marks you've earned.
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Making the most of reading time
What to do with the minutes before the examiner starts — and what to avoid — so you walk in with a plan instead of a blank page.
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Thinking rural: distance, resources and retrieval
How to show the examiner you're managing the patient in front of you, in the place you actually are — not in a big city hospital.
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Calm under the clock: handling nerves on exam day
Practical ways to keep your thinking clear when your heart is racing — before the exam, between stations, and mid-answer.
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Safety-netting that examiners can hear
How to close an answer with a clear, specific plan for what happens next — and why vague safety-netting earns so little.
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Why practising out loud beats re-reading your notes
Knowing something and saying it clearly under time pressure are different skills. Here's how to train the second one.
Reading helps. Saying it out loud helps more.
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