y axis represents number of candidates OSCE/VIVA course: April 2009 course evaluation and candidate feed back Total candidates:28 1: very poor 2: poor 3: Satisfactory 4: good 5: excellent

y axis represents number of candidates Overall usefulness of the course; 1 being waste of time and money ; 5 being excellent

y axis represents number of candidates Day 1. Mock vivas 1: very poor 2: poor 3: Satisfactory 4: good 5: excellent

y axis represents number of candidates Day 1. Mock vivas 1: very poor 2: poor 3: Satisfactory 4: good 5: excellent

y axis represents number of candidates Day 1. Group OSCES 1: very poor 2: poor 3: Satisfactory 4: good 5: excellent

y axis represents number of candidates Mock OSCEs: day 2 1: very poor 2: poor 3: Satisfactory 4: good 5: excellent

y axis represents number of candidates Group viva practice on day 2 1: very poor 2: poor 3: Satisfactory 4: good 5: excellent

y axis represents number of candidates Lectures 1: very poor 2: poor 3: Satisfactory 4: good 5: excellent

y axis represents number of candidates Venue and catering 1: very poor 2: poor 3: Satisfactory 4: good 5: excellent

y axis represents number of candidates Jan 2008 Has the course made you feel more prepared for the exam? 5; definite yes 1; definite no

y axis represents number of candidates Would you encourage others to attend the course? 5; definite yes 1; definite no

Comments from the candidates Most useful part of the day Mock viva, SiMman OSCEs. Graphs and figures most useful. Charts, viva radiology. Anatomy and Physics VIVA. Most stressful OSCE Simman OSCE(MH) Critical incident station. Resus. Brocho- pulmonary segments. Ultrasound. Communication and Defibrillation

Comments from the candidates Good course, good OSCE stations, many thanks again.. Good feedback from simulator OSCEs. Would like handout on anatomy, difficult viva topics. Overall very valuable experience. Good balance between exam technique and teaching provided. If possible more viva practice like this please. Excellent venue, well organised very good viva and OSCE practice. Good value for money. Helpful and friendly examiners and facilitators, well done. Thank you, very helpful would be useful to have a more OSCE scenarios.

Post –exam comments I passed, scored 2 (OSCE), 2 clinical and physics, 2+ phyiology and pharmacology. Your two books, especially the OSCE book, are excellent and I don't think I would of passed without them. Excellent course at Coventry as well, very useful

Post –exam comments Thanks for your help - it was invaluable Just to let you know, I cleared the Primary FRCA. I wanted to thank you and your colleagues at Coventry, who put all the effort in organizing such an excellent course. Thank you for all your help, guidance and good wishes.

Post –exam comments Many thanks for the course - I passed! Thank you for your help at the course. I passed Thank you very much for the course. I found it immensely useful

Post –exam comments I am very delighted to share a great news- I cleared the Primary!!!. Many thanks for your course, advice and your fantastic book. I would certainly recommend them!

Post –exam comments I am delighted to say that I have passed the exam. Thank you for organizing the course. It was extremely helpful in preparing for the exam.

Post –exam comments I passed, scored 2 (OSCE), 2 clinical and physics, 2+ physiology and pharmacology. Your two books, especially the OSCE book, are excellent and I don't think I would of passed without them. Excellent course at Coventry as well, very useful.