brettfactor, Author at Specialist Coaching

Are clinical exams more a game than an accurate assessment?

by brettfactor
Posted on 16 May 2019
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Doctors preparing for medical specialty exams often express frustration with viva exams because they feel that they don't accurately assess their clinical ability. Some feel that clinical exams are a better assessment of their acting skills than their clinical skills.

by brettfactor
Posted on 15 May 2019
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I will be consulting in Cairns in early June 2019. I usually see interstate clients on FaceTime or Skype, but this will be an opportunity for Queenslanders to have a face to face appointment. Please get in touch to make an appointment.

by brettfactor
Posted on 2 February 2019
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Doctors often come to see me because they feel that their study time is not effective. Here are five tips to get the most out of your study.

by brettfactor
Posted on 7 December 2018
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The end of the year is a good opportuinty to take stock of your approach to study and exam prepration. The commitment is enormous and taking a step back and looking at things with a fresh perspective can greatly enhance the effectiveness of your approach in the new year.

The rest time between stations can be almost as important as the stations themselves.

by brettfactor
Posted on 27 October 2018
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Good luck to all sitting the @ACEM fellowship exam next week. Take care of yourself this weekend. It’s a good time to study a bit less. Good luck!

by brettfactor
Posted on 20 October 2018
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One of the greatest myths in the medical world is that doctors need to “put their lives on hold”

It could be argued that choosing the right time to sit a specialist exam is the single most important decision in determining whether an attempt is going to be successful.

by brettfactor
Posted on 16 August 2018
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Many doctors aim no higher than to just pass their specialist exams. If you're not aiming for a prize, surely the exam is a hurdle that needs to be cleared. So why not just aim for a pass?

by brettfactor
Posted on 6 August 2018
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Doctors are often discouraged from reciting lists in clinical exams. In this post, we explore how lists can be used effectively in clinical exams.

Author: brettfactor

Are clinical exams more a game than an accurate assessment?

Consulting in Cairns in June 2019

5 tips for more effective study

It’s almost the end of the year. Five things that will help with next year’s exam preparation.

Rest Time

Good luck ACEM fellowship exam candidates

Do you need to put your “life on hold” when preparing for exams?

Timing. The most important factor in specialist exam success.

Is it worth aiming for more than a pass?

How to use lists in clinical exams

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