Clinical stations involve structured bedside teaching with an emphasis on technique and presentation. Teaching takes place in small groups of 1 lecturer to 6 candidates.

History Taking and Communication Skills stations stations have 1 lecturer to 4 candidates.


Course timetable
Courses commence at 8.30am and finish at 4.45pm. Each of the first three days comprises four 90 minute sessions and a lunchtime demonstration of clinical examination techniques.

On Day four each candidate will be given a Mock Examination.


Mock Examination for MRCPI candidates
For MRCPI candidates we provide a Mock Examination in the MRCPI format, with a Long Case and Short Cases in place of the PACES format Mock Examination, which is undertaken by MRCP(UK) candidates.

Candidates will be graded by our Lecturers on the MRCPI mark scale, from 1 (very bad fail) to 6 (good clear pass) in the long case and in the short cases. Candidates must achieve a combined total mark of 10 or more to pass the Clinical section of the MRCPI.