11-22-2003, 09:13 PM
Dj
First of all my most sincere thanks to all the people who guide on forums like these. It was a tremendous help.
In a bullet statement, the CSA is all about fluency in English, listening to & understanding the american (caucasian and african american) way of talking, good manners, talking clearly, and smiling.
Do the above + LIQORAA+PAMHUGSFOSS, i sincerely doubt that anyone can fail after that. I am saying this before my result so its a bit brave but this is what i understand of the exam itself. Even if you dont understand a dimes worth of whats happening with the patient, do the PAMHUGSFOSS thing and you will get something going. Kaplans notes are excellent and most importantly to the point. BE SPECIFIC in your examination. This will give you extra time for the patient note. I needed it.
DO NOT forget to wash your hands as soon as you start the encounter. After introductions tell the SP ure the physician for today and youd like to begin with washing hands. After that drape the patient. At the end always counsel the patient.
Remember some dialogues will be repeated throughout the day e.g opening, past hx and counselling. Make a good format and keep on repeating it till it goes out in a flow. This especially for folks who feel that their english is not good.
As a rule of the thumb, the first two cases go over your head and you can make mistakes and even blunders but dont let that get you. Once in flow, it will be no problem. The Sps are generally very helpful, they will not make u uneasy. The bottom line is that they are acting, we should do our parts well rehersed.
PLEASE do not get tense at all. This is definitely much less of a tension than the steps themselves. Its nothing that you dont know. Be confident, make good eye contact and be well mannered.
In the patient note, especially if ure running late, write down three post like diagnosis and tests first and then the Hx and exam. Thinking takes time.
The cases are not difficult at all. If someone has had recent ER exposure then youre totally covered as far as cases are concerned.
Good luck to you all.
First of all my most sincere thanks to all the people who guide on forums like these. It was a tremendous help.
In a bullet statement, the CSA is all about fluency in English, listening to & understanding the american (caucasian and african american) way of talking, good manners, talking clearly, and smiling.
Do the above + LIQORAA+PAMHUGSFOSS, i sincerely doubt that anyone can fail after that. I am saying this before my result so its a bit brave but this is what i understand of the exam itself. Even if you dont understand a dimes worth of whats happening with the patient, do the PAMHUGSFOSS thing and you will get something going. Kaplans notes are excellent and most importantly to the point. BE SPECIFIC in your examination. This will give you extra time for the patient note. I needed it.
DO NOT forget to wash your hands as soon as you start the encounter. After introductions tell the SP ure the physician for today and youd like to begin with washing hands. After that drape the patient. At the end always counsel the patient.
Remember some dialogues will be repeated throughout the day e.g opening, past hx and counselling. Make a good format and keep on repeating it till it goes out in a flow. This especially for folks who feel that their english is not good.
As a rule of the thumb, the first two cases go over your head and you can make mistakes and even blunders but dont let that get you. Once in flow, it will be no problem. The Sps are generally very helpful, they will not make u uneasy. The bottom line is that they are acting, we should do our parts well rehersed.
PLEASE do not get tense at all. This is definitely much less of a tension than the steps themselves. Its nothing that you dont know. Be confident, make good eye contact and be well mannered.
In the patient note, especially if ure running late, write down three post like diagnosis and tests first and then the Hx and exam. Thinking takes time.
The cases are not difficult at all. If someone has had recent ER exposure then youre totally covered as far as cases are concerned.
Good luck to you all.