Medical Student Survival Skills: Clinical Examination

Medical students encounter many challenges on their path to success, from managing their time, applying theory to practice, and passing exams. The Medical Student Survival Skills series helps medical students navigate core subjects of the curriculum, providing accessible, short reference guides for OSCE preparation and hospital placements. These guides are the perfect tool for achieving clinical success.

Medical Student Survival Skills: Clinical Examination provides step-by-step guidance on the physical evaluation of the body and its functions. This portable and concise guide leads readers through each component of a clinical examination, including cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal and peripheral arterial and venous system exams. OSCE key learning points, exam preparation lists, practical tips and website access for videos and OSCE checklists help medical students and junior doctors efficiently perform a clinical examination.

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Examination of the Cardiovascular System

Examination of the Respiratory System

Examination of the Gastrointestinal System

Examination of the Genitourinary System 

Examination of the Neurological System –Cranial Nerves

Examination of the Neurological System – Upper Limb

Examination of the Neurological System – Lower Limb

Examination of Musculoskeletal System: the Hands

Examination of the Musculoskeletal system: shoulder

Examination of the Neurological System – Knee

Examination of the Musculoskeletal system – hip

Examination of the Peripheral Arterial System

Examination of the Peripheral venous system

Examination of the Neck

Examination of the Breast 

Phil Jevon is Honorary Clinical Lecturer at Birmingham Medical School and Academy Manager and Tutor, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, Manor Hospital, Walsall, UK.

Elliot Epstein, Consultant Physician, Senior Academy Tutor, Walsall Teaching Academy (Birmingham Medical School); Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Manor Hospital, Walsall UK.

Sarah Mensforth, SpR in GU Medicine (West Midlands); Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Manor Hospital, Walsall UK.

Caroline MacMahon, SpR in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (West Midlands); Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Manor Hospital, Walsall, UK.