Clinical Assessment of Skills and Competencies (CASC)

These books are aimed at psychiatrists preparing for the new CASC exam. As with any clinical exam, the more you practice, the better your performance in the exam will be. The books listed on this page will help to improve your mark if accompanied by practice.

	MRCPsych: Preparation for the CASC (Get Through)
	2008
	Author: S Murthy | Publisher: Royal Society of Medicine Press
	"Get Through MRCPsych: Preparation for the CASC" is a second edition of "Get Through MRCPsych Part 1: Preparation for the OSCES". This book will not only prepare you for the examination, but will also help you face clinical situations confidently and effectively. This book provides 62 questions and answers based on a broad variety of syllabus topics and at a range of levels of complexity. It offers helpful hints and tips on what to expect and how to negotiate the exam successfully. Modelled on the original OSCE, the Clinical Assessment of Skills and Competencies (CASC) exam is the final part of the new MRCPsych examination.
	Verdict: Better described as a reprint than a second edition. Contains a variety of stations more reflective of the old MRCPsych Part 1 OSCE rather than the new CASC examination. Of limited value to those candidates who have passed the old OSCE and are looking to practice specialty topics and structure answers about management.

	MRCPsych: Passing the CASC Exam
	2009
	Author: J Sauer | Publisher: Hodder Arnold
	This book is a vital resource for candidates preparing for the Clinical Assessment of Skills and Competencies (CASC) part of the new, revised MRCPsych examination. It contains a wealth of information on a large range of topics, enabling the candidate to approach the MRCPsych with confidence. Written by a team of experienced authors, this book is the most up-to-date revision guide available covering the MRCPsych in its new form. It is easy to use, clearly laid out and offers both breadth and depth of coverage of the MRCPsych curriculum. Key features: More than 80 OSCE-type scenarios; an author team representing all subspecialties covered by the exam; up-to-date and relevant; highlights additional points to make a good candidate into an outstanding candidate.
	Verdict: Not yet published.