Kalyani Shinkar

Seizure Station

Seizure Station Practice Stations Author – Dr Megha Prakash Editor – Dr Kalyani Shinkar Last updated 05/03/25 Table of Contents How to Use Candidate: Read the brief below (1 minute).  Take a history and examine the patient (8 minutes). Provide your differential diagnoses and next steps in management (2 minutes). Answer viva questions (3 minutes). Patient/Examiner: …

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Explaining HRT

Explaining HRT Communication Skills Author – Dr Kalyani Shinkar  Editor – Dr Kalyani Shinkar Last updated 05/03/25 Table of Contents Introduction Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) forms an important part of managing perimenopause and menopause. Explaining the indications for HRT, along with its benefits and side effects in an OSCE setting requires comprehensive understanding of the …

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Menopause/Perimenopause Station

Menopause/Perimenopause Station Practice Stations Author – Dr Kalyani Shinkar Editor – Dr James Mackintosh Last updated 04/03/25 Table of Contents How to Use Candidate: Read the brief below (1 minute).  Take a history (6 minutes). Provide your differential diagnoses and next steps in management (2 minutes). Answer viva questions (3 minutes). Patient/Examiner: Familiarise yourself with the …

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Secondary Amenorrhoea Station

Secondary Amenorrhoea Station Practice Stations Author – Dr Kalyani Shinkar Editor – Dr James Mackintosh Last updated 27/02/25 Table of Contents How to Use Candidate: Read the brief below (1 minute).  Take a history and examine the patient (8 minutes). Provide your differential diagnoses and next steps in management (2 minutes). Answer viva questions (3 minutes). …

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Newborn Examination (NIPE)

Newborn Examination (NIPE) Examination Guides Author – Dr Elizabeth Hatton  Editor – Dr Kalyani Shinkar Last updated 16/02/25 Table of Contents Introduction The Newborn and Infant Physical Examination (NIPE) is a screening examination that aims to identify congenital anomalies relating to the heart, hips, eyes and testes. It is part of the national screening programme that is conducted on …

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