"Love it, hate it, or tolerate it - the CASC exam has now been the definitive final test set by the Royal College of Psychiatrists for trainee psychiatrists for more than a decade. On the other side of this final hurdle, the tantalising prize of full MRCPsych membership awaits. The CASC's adapted OSCE format is designed to complement the MRCPsych 'written' exams by testing real clinical skills in plausible simulated scenarios, in a holistic manner. Fancy post-nominal letters and graduation ceremonies aside, passing such an ...
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"Love it, hate it, or tolerate it - the CASC exam has now been the definitive final test set by the Royal College of Psychiatrists for trainee psychiatrists for more than a decade. On the other side of this final hurdle, the tantalising prize of full MRCPsych membership awaits. The CASC's adapted OSCE format is designed to complement the MRCPsych 'written' exams by testing real clinical skills in plausible simulated scenarios, in a holistic manner. Fancy post-nominal letters and graduation ceremonies aside, passing such an exam should also allow you a moment to pause in genuine satisfaction and joy. The gaining of full RCPsych membership is an important milestone, marking successful progress in psychiatric training. It recognises formally the culmination of years of development of the worthy skills that ultimately support people with mental illness to experience better lives. Yet this obvious opportunity for the joy of success should not obscure from you the sneakier opportunity for a joyful preparation!"--
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