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Picking yourself up
Preparing for exams carries its own special breed of suffering, with times of relief and triumph mixed with those of despair and self...

Dr Sally Ayesa
Apr 10, 20195 min read
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The conundrum of cut film
There is no way of avoiding the fact that the viva exam is presented on films, with selected slices only and no ability to scroll. It...

Dr Sally Ayesa
Apr 8, 20193 min read
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Clinical correlation recommended
At the start of every viva case, and written case for that matter, you will be given a short clinical history. The aim isn't to give the...

Dr Sally Ayesa
Apr 6, 20193 min read
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Talking viva technique
You would have heard it time and time again over the course of your medical training to date - exam technique is the key to success....

Dr Sally Ayesa
Apr 2, 20194 min read
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Hierarchy of learning - vivas
There are many ways to prepare for exams - where should you be putting your energy? There is no way of getting around that exam...

Dr Sally Ayesa
Mar 31, 20194 min read
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Where's the finding?
What do you do when you can't find the problem? It is the moment in a viva where your blood runs cold. You have looked at the films once,...

Dr Sally Ayesa
Mar 31, 20193 min read
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Benefits of reporting
Reporting as much as you can, as early as you can sets you up to not only be a better candidate, but a better radiologist. After my...

Dr Sally Ayesa
Mar 31, 20195 min read
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7 tips for tackling exams
This article was initially written and published in RANZCRs Inside News, March 2019. I was asked to write a report of sorts following a...

Dr Sally Ayesa
Mar 30, 20192 min read
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