{"id":14065,"date":"2025-10-24T07:49:06","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T07:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tauedu.org\/pg-medicine\/https-ucnedu-org-blog-frcr-part-2b-rapid-reporting-and-oral-exams-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-03-19T10:58:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T10:58:49","slug":"frcr-part-2b-rapid-reporting-and-oral-exams-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tauedu.org\/pg-medicine\/blog\/frcr-part-2b-rapid-reporting-and-oral-exams-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Boarding FRCR Part 2B: Rapid Reporting, Oral Exams &amp; Scoring Insights\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-inline-notice uagb-inline_notice__align-left uagb-block-cc37eae7\"><button class=\"uagb-notice-close-button\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\"><\/button><h4 class=\"uagb-notice-title\">Blog Summary<\/h4><div class=\"uagb-notice-text\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Final FRCR (Part 2B) is the last big gateway to independent radiology practice. The exam is delivered across three components\u2014Short Case Reporting (the modern \u201crapid reporting\u201d), Long Case Reporting, and the Oral\/viva\u2014each testing your ability to observe accurately, reason clearly, and recommend safe next steps. This guide breaks down the current structure, timings, typical case mix, scoring logic (including the borderline\/SEm policy), and offers an eight-week preparation plan, exam-day tactics, and common pitfalls so you can perform with clarity and confidence.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-47b997dc      \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#introduction\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Introduction<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-exam-at-a-glance\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">The exam at a glance<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#rapid-reporting-reimagined-mastering-short-case-reporting\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">\u201cRapid reporting\u201d reimagined: mastering Short Case Reporting<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#long-case-reporting-win-with-structure\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Long Case Reporting: win with structure<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-oral-think-aloudsafely-and-succinctly\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">The Oral: think aloud\u2014safely and succinctly<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#scoring-and-the-borderline-policy-what-it-means-for-you\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Scoring and the borderline policy (what it means for you)<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#strategic-takeaway\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Strategic takeaway<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#an-eight-week-high-yield-prep-plan\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">An eight-week, high-yield prep plan<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#common-pitfallsand-how-to-fix-them\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Common pitfalls\u2014and how to fix them<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#exam-day-checklist\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Exam-day checklist<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#conclusion\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Conclusion<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#faqs\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">FAQs<\/a><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Few milestones in a radiology course carry as much weight as fellowship in radiology part 2B. It compresses what matters on a real clinical list speed, safety, and succinct communication into a single sitting. Success comes from three things: (1) knowing exactly what\u2019s assessed, (2) practicing in the format you\u2019ll face, and (3) presenting answers that are structured, decisive, and safe. If you build those habits early, the exam stops feeling like a mystery and starts feeling like a high-stakes but predictable workday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The exam at a glance  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Three components in one sitting:<\/strong> Short Case Reporting, Long Case Reporting, and the Oral (two stations).  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Short Case Reporting:<\/strong> 25 plain radiograph cases in 120 minutes. You submit brief written reports with a clear diagnostic impression and a sensible next step. Typical mix is chest and MSK dominant, with a small slice of abdomen, and roughly a quarter paediatric.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Long Case Reporting:<\/strong> 6 multimodality cases in 75 minutes (commonly CT and MRI, with occasional US\/NM). You\u2019re scored on structured written responses: observations \u2192 interpretation \u2192 principal diagnosis \u2192 reasoned differentials \u2192 recommended investigations\/management.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Oral (viva):<\/strong> Two stations, each 30 minutes, with two examiners per station and multiple cases per station. Domains include knowledge, observation, clinical reasoning, clinical safety\/management, and communication.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cRapid reporting\u201d reimagined: mastering Short Case Reporting  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Short Case Reporting rewards speed with structure. Think like you\u2019re clearing a busy plain-film list for the on-call team.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to approach each film (a 5-line micro-template):<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Study details:<\/strong> \u201cPA CXR\u201d \/ \u201cAP pelvis\u2014right hip focus\u201d \/ \u201cLateral ankle\u2014left.\u201d  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Observations:<\/strong> Objective positives and key negatives (\u201csmall right apical lucency without vascular markings; no mediastinal shift\u201d).  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Interpretation\/diagnosis:<\/strong> One clear line (\u201cSmall right pneumothorax\u201d).  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Complications\/pitfalls:<\/strong> \u201cNo visible subcutaneous emphysema. No rib fracture identified.\u201d  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Safe recommendation:<\/strong> \u201cTreat per pneumothorax pathway; urgent clinical correlation; interval film if stable.\u201d  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to drill<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CXR:<\/strong> Subtle pneumothorax, basal pneumonia, edema patterns, lines\/tubes, mediastinal contours, hidden rib fractures, small pleural effusions.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>MSK:<\/strong> Distal radius fractures (Colles\/Smith), scaphoid\/triquetral signs, shoulder dislocation types, ankle mortise widening, Lisfranc hints, pediatric growth plate variants versus pathology, periprosthetic lucencies.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pediatrics:<\/strong> SUFE lines, elbow ossification centers (CRITOE), normal variants, ingestion\/foreign body patterns.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Abdomen:<\/strong> Dilated bowel gas patterns, \u201cfootball sign,\u201d sentinel loops, calcifications, device positioning.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Time discipline<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">25 films in 120 minutes means roughly <strong>4.5 minutes per film<\/strong>. If you\u2019re stuck at 3 minutes with no diagnosis, park it and return later. One stubborn film must not sink your set.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Long Case Reporting: win with structure  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The marking scheme favors candidates who separate what they see from what it means and then what to do next. For each of the 6 cases (75 minutes total):  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Observations:<\/strong> Purely descriptive, modality-appropriate, and ordered (e.g., \u201cMultiloculated rim-enhancing 5-cm collection tracking along the right iliacus with surrounding fat stranding\u201d).  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Interpretation:<\/strong> Synthesize into a coherent explanation (\u201cAppearance is most consistent with an iliopsoas abscess\u201d).  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Principal diagnosis:<\/strong> Put a stake in the ground.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reasoned differentials:<\/strong> List only plausible alternatives with one reason each (\u201cNecrotic nodal conglomerate\u2014less likely given diffusion pattern\u201d).  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Management:<\/strong> A safe, exam-worthy next step (e.g., \u201cUrgent surgical\/ID referral; image-guided drainage and cultures; look for source, including bowel\/vertebral infection\u201d).  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Style pointers<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Write in bullet-like sentences.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Avoid hedging words in every line. Be decisive where it\u2019s safe to be decisive.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name complications and safety issues explicitly (e.g., impending cord compression, threatened airway, vascular compromise).  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Oral: think aloud\u2014safely and succinctly  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across two 30-minute stations, you\u2019ll be guided through diverse cases. The best candidates speak in the same structure that the exam rewards in writing:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Describe succinct observations<\/strong> (start broad, then zoom).  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>State the likely diagnosis<\/strong> (or leading differential).  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Say what you\u2019d do next<\/strong> (urgent calls, further imaging, MDT, lab correlation).  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Verbalize safety<\/strong> (red flags, pitfalls, time-critical actions).  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Communication matters.<\/strong> Your tone should be calm, organized, and collaborative\u2014like presenting to an MDT: \u201cKey abnormality\u2026 The most likely diagnosis\u2026 Immediate action\u2026 Further work-up would be\u2026\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scoring and the borderline policy (what it means for you)  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Each component has its own pass mark, set using recognized standard-setting methods.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You must pass at least two of the three components to pass overall.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you fail exactly one component but pass the other two, there\u2019s a borderline allowance based on the Standard Error of Measurement (SEm):  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A fail in a <strong>reporting<\/strong> component may still pass overall if it\u2019s within one SEm of that component\u2019s pass mark.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A fail in the <strong>Oral<\/strong> is held to a tighter margin typically half an SEm.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you fail two or more components, it\u2019s an overall fail.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Passes cannot be carried forward; you re-sit all three components if you don\u2019t pass overall.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic takeaway  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aim to clear all three, but if you wobble in one, maximize performance in the others especially in the Oral, where clear structure and explicit safety statements can lift your score.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An eight-week, high-yield prep plan  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Weeks 8\u20136: Build foundations and speed<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Short Cases:<\/strong> 15\u201320 films\/day, strict 4\u20135 minute limit, write the five-line report every time.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Long Cases:<\/strong> 3\u20134 mixed cases per day in the whole structure (obs \u2192 interpretation \u2192 diagnosis \u2192 differentials \u2192 management).  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Oral:<\/strong> Two short viva sessions per week; record yourself to trim filler words and tighten flow.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Weeks 5\u20134: Modality depth + paeds and MSK\/CXR emphasis<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Double down on pediatric MSK and chest patterns; build a one-page \u201cdon\u2019t miss\u201d atlas of subtle signs.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practice device\/line interpretation and common on-call emergencies (ED-style mix).  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Weeks 3\u20132: Full simulation<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Short Cases:<\/strong> Full 25-in-120 sessions three times weekly.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Long Cases:<\/strong> Two complete sets\/week (6 in 75) with typed answers and self-marking.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Oral:<\/strong> Two whole stations\/week with peers; invite ruthless, time-boxed feedback.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Week 1: Taper and protect<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One tri-component mock early in the week.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Light review of your error log; sleep, hydration, and logistics.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Prepare a \u201cfirst sentence\u201d for common scenarios to avoid freezing.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common pitfalls\u2014and how to fix them  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Over-calling normal<\/strong>  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">When the film is typical, call it normal confidently and move on. Don\u2019t invent pathology to fill silence.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Blending observations with interpretation<\/strong>  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep the lanes separate. You earn marks in both if you show the examiner you know the difference.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Missing the management step<\/strong>  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even a perfect description loses points without a safe following action. Always add a pragmatic recommendation.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"4\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Vague, rambling viva<\/strong>  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use short, declarative sentences. \u201cKey findings are\u2026 Most likely diagnosis is\u2026 I would now\u2026\u201d  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"5\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time drift<\/strong>  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use anchor times (e.g., check the clock at cases 6, 12, 18 in Short Cases). If behind, trim prose\u2014not content.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exam-day checklist  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>UI familiarity:<\/strong> Rehearse typing concise, structured answers, so the platform isn\u2019t a surprise.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time anchors:<\/strong> Short Cases \u2248 4\u20135 minutes each; Long Cases \u2248 12 minutes each with a small buffer.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mental templates:<\/strong> Five-line Short Case skeleton; five-step Long Case structure; viva script (describe \u2192 diagnose \u2192 manage \u2192 safety).  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Physiology:<\/strong> Carb-steady meals, hydration plan, scheduled micro-breaks for eye rest.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mindset:<\/strong> Treat it like service safe, efficient, kind to the next team.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion  <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FRCR 2B doesn\u2019t reward flourish; it rewards clarity, safety, and repeatable structure under time pressure. If your practice mirrors the <a href=\"https:\/\/tauedu.org\/pg-medicine\/frcr-clinical-premier-training\/\">FRCR <\/a>exam\u2019s written and spoken formats short, decisive reports and calm, structured viva answers you\u2019ll convert knowledge into marks efficiently. Build speed with templates, drill the common and dangerous patterns, and make the management step a reflex. On the day, your job is simple: describe cleanly, decide wisely, and recommend safely exactly what radiology is about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-content-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/tauedu.org\/pg-medicine\/frcr-clinical-premier-training\/\">Join the FRCR Journey<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs  <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-00d97d1f uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-64937776 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">u003cstrongu003eIs \u201crapid reporting\u201d still part of the exam?u003c\/strongu003e<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes, now formalized as Short Case Reporting: 25 plain radiographs in 120 minutes with concise written reports and next-step recommendations.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-b76e5846 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">u003cstrongu003eWhat is the typical case mix?u003c\/strongu003e<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Chest and MSK dominate Short Cases, with smaller abdominal content and a consistent paediatric proportion. Long Cases are multimodality, commonly CT and MRI.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-157931ab \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">u003cstrongu003eu003cstrongu003eHow is the Oral marked?u003c\/strongu003e u003c\/strongu003e<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Across domains of knowledge, observation, clinical reasoning, clinical safety\/management, and communication. Multiple examiners score you across two stations.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-f2f00b7f \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">u003cstrongu003eu003cstrongu003eDo I need to pass all three components?u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/strongu003e<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>You must pass u003cstrongu003eat least twou003c\/strongu003e. If you fail exactly one but are within the borderline allowance (SEm window) for that component, you may still pass overall.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-10bbc4c8 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">u003cstrongu003eu003cstrongu003eCan I carry a pass forward if I fail overall?u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/strongu003e<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>No. If you don\u2019t pass overall, you re-sit the entire exam.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-3aeeb8a6 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">u003cstrongu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cstrongu003eWhat\u2019s the most effective daily practice for Short Cases?u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/strongu003e<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Simulate the real thing: 25 films in 120 minutes, three to four times weekly in the final month. Use the five-line micro-template and practice calling normal when appropriate.  <\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-7e16c6bc \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-question\">u003cstrongu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cstrongu003eHow detailed should Long Case differentials be?u003c\/strongu003eu003c\/strongu003eu003c\/strongu003e<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Brief and reasoned. 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