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Osce Talk

OSCE Talk is a podcast designed to help medical students feel more confident in clinical exams. Hosted by UK resident doctors, each episode focuses on one condition or station, breaking down what to ask, what to look for, and what matters in your OSCE. Fast, practical, and exam-focused.

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  • S1 · E18
    Dec 17, 2025 · 9 min

    Dermatology History Taking | Skin Lesions, Cancer Risk & OSCE Frameworks | OSCE Talk

    🎧 Subscribe to OSCE Talk Premium here 👇 https://members.spotify.com/to/osce-talk In this episode of OSCE Talk, we break down how to take a clear, structured dermatology history, with a particular focus on skin lesions and suspected skin cancer. We walk through a practical approach using the OPERA framework, discuss key skin cancer risk factors, and explain how to assess lesions safely and systematically using the ABCDE framework. The episode also highlights the importance of understanding dermatological terminology, recognising the mental health impact of skin disease, and asking the right background questions in OSCEs and real clinical settings. This episode is designed to help you sound confident, organised, and clinically safe when faced with dermatology history stations. How to structure a dermatology history using OPERA Key skin cancer risk factors, including skin type and sun exposure Why sunbed use significantly increases melanoma risk How to assess skin lesions using the ABCDE framework The Three S’s for lesion examination (sight, size, shape) Essential dermatology terminology to improve communication The relevance of drug history, family history, and steroid use How skin conditions can impact mental health and daily life Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. ​ Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. ​ Always refer to appropiate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients.

  • S1 · E17
    Dec 17, 2025 · 12 min

    How to Take an Eye (Ophthalmology) History | Red Flags & OSCE Tips

    In this episode of OSCE Talk, we break down how to take a clear, structured ophthalmology history for OSCEs and real clinical practice. We cover the key eye symptoms you must ask about, how to use a simple framework to avoid missing red flags, and how to recognise ophthalmological emergencies such as sudden vision loss, flashes, floaters, and diplopia. Using a practical case example, we guide you through differentiating common causes of visual disturbance, including macular degeneration, glaucoma, and retinal pathology — helping you sound confident, systematic, and safe in exams. Whether you’re revising for OSCEs or starting clinical placements, this episode gives you a repeatable structure you can use in any eye history station. A clear framework for ophthalmology history taking How to assess visual disturbance effectively Key red flags that require urgent referral How to localise vision loss (central vs peripheral) Common differential diagnoses in eye presentations When to escalate to eye casualty Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. ​ Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. ​ Always refer to appropiate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients.

  • S2 · E1
    Dec 16, 2025 · 6 min

    Medicine MMI Explained | How Interviews Really Work

    Welcome to Osce Talk 👋 In this episode, we break down Medicine MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) interviews and explain how they really work, based on our own experiences getting into medical school and sitting MMIs ourselves. We cover: What an MMI actually is Why MMIs are used instead of traditional interviews Common MMI station types (role play, ethics, communication, prioritisation) What medical schools are really looking for How to approach stations when you’re unsure Practical tips to improve your confidence and structure This series is aimed at students applying to medicine, particularly those preparing for MMIs, but it’s also useful for anyone wanting to improve communication, ethical reasoning, and interview technique. 📌 Future episodes will include: Ethics stations explained Role-play examples Communication stations Real MMI practice scenarios 🔔 Subscribe to Osce Talk for practical, exam-focused and interview-focused medical education.

  • S1 · E16
    Dec 7, 2025 · 15 min

    How to Take a Collapse History | OSCE Talk

    In this episode of OSCE Talk, Matthew and Peter break down how to take a structured collapse history, one of the most important and high-stakes presentations in emergency and general medical practice. They guide you through the essential Before–During–After framework, helping you differentiate between causes such as seizures, vasovagal episodes, cardiac arrhythmias, and functional collapses. You’ll learn how to ask the right questions, what contextual clues matter most, and how to safely assess a patient after a collapse — including when driving restrictions and safeguarding concerns are relevant. This episode is packed with practical, OSCE-ready teaching and real-life clinical reasoning. Use the Before–During–After structure to organise your collapse history. Open questions help clarify unclear or unwitnessed events. Past medical history and medications (e.g., antihypertensives, anticonvulsants) may reveal the cause. Social history — alcohol, drugs, stress, sleep — is essential. Consider seizure if there is tongue biting, incontinence, or post-ictal confusion. Consider cardiac causes (arrhythmia, structural disease) if sudden and unprovoked. Vasovagal collapses often have triggers like pain, emotions, or prolonged standing. Always ask if they hit their head or suffered injury. Patient safety is crucial — including driving advice after episodes of unexplained loss of consciousness. Collapse histories are extremely common across emergency, GP, and inpatient care. Disclaimer OSCE Talk is an educational resource designed primarily to help healthcare students prepare for clinical examinations. Episodes on the key, exam-relevant and salient points of each topic and are not intended to provide a complete or exhaustive review of clinical management. ​ Content is for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for formal teaching, clinical supervision, local policies or current national guidance. While we aim to keep our content accurate and useful, medical guidance changes over time and episodes may contain omissions or necessary simplifications. ​ Always refer to appropiate guidance when making clinical decisions or caring for patients.

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