Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE)

These books were aimed at psychiatrists preparing for the old MRCPsych Part 1 OSCE. Although these books focus on single standalone stations in general adult and old age psychiatry, these stations will still form the majority of stations in the new CASC exam. These books continue to be useful and are a good starting point for preparing for the CASC exam.

	OSCEs in Psychiatry
	2003
	Author: A Michael | Publisher: Churchill Livingstone
	A revision book aimed at candidates for Part 1 of the MRCPsych exam, giving advice on the OSCE exam and practice in answering sample OSCEs.
	Verdict: Useful for general adult and old age psychiatry stations.

	MRCPsych Part 1: Passing the OSCE
	2005
	Author: J Sauer, C O'Gara | Publisher: Hodder Arnold
	This book is a vital resource for candidates preparing for the MRCPsych Part I exam. Containing questions based upon past OSCEs, as well as many new sample OSCEs, it offers a wealth of questions on a large range of topics, enabling the candidate to approach the MRCPsych Part I with confidence. With its easy to use format, this is a comprehensive guide to passing the MRCPsych OSCE.
	Verdict: Useful for general adult and old age psychiatry stations.

	MRCPsych OSCEs for Part 1
	2004
	Author: M Zoha, J Lowe, J Wise, G Gosall, S Kaligotla | Publisher: PasTest
	48 OSCE stations, each with instructions for the candidate, instructions for the actor, examiner's marking sheet and explanations to help you carry out the optimum performance. The material is based on past exam questions.
	Verdict: Useful for general adult and old age psychiatry stations.

	OSCEs in Psychiatry
	2005
	Author: R Rao | Publisher: Gaskell
	A practical guide for candidates preparing for the Observed Structured Clinical Examination of the MRCPsych. After exploring the validity, reliability, importance and development of the OSCE format, Part 1 gives tips for preparing for and passing the exam. In Part 2 the skills tested in the different OSCE 'stations' that a candidate might meet are explored. This is backed up by the accompanying CD-ROM, where interactive video footage allows prospective candidates to experience 'virtual' OSCE stations and test their performance.
	Verdict: Useful for general adult and old age psychiatry stations. Contains sample conversations between clinicians and patients/carers. CD-ROM contains sample stations.