"The most up-to-date resource available aimed specifically at helping candidates prepare for the Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians written examination (FRACP). Reflects the latest updates and developments in the FRACP curriculum. Questions follow the style and format of the FRACP written examination, with over 500 multiple-choice questions on all major topics covered in the examination. Contains QR codes to link directly to the wider literature and evidence-base. Full colour clinical photographs and illustrations are used throughout to aid understanding. Includes hints and tips from previous candidates on examination strategies"--
How to Pass the FRACP Written Examination is an indispensable review and study guide for anyone preparing for the challenging Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) exam. This up-to-date resource fully aligns with the current FRACP core training curriculum, containing a wealth of traditional multiple-choice questions (MCQs) as well as extended-matching questions (EMQs). There are hundreds of questions for every major topic of the written examination, including critical care medicine, cardiology, infectious diseases, immunology and allergy, neurology, and pharmacology.
More than a simple practice exam, this guide provides clear and complete explanations of each answer, a mini-review of the subject, and links to the most recent or relevant articles on the topic. Complementing the main body of questions are a number of ‘teaching’ and two-step questions—designed to strengthen clinical reasoning skills, highlight important issues, and expand knowledge of contemporary ‘hot’ topics. Written by an experienced team of physicians and educators, this must-have book:
- Provides a thorough review of the latest FRACP basic training syllabus
- Features QR codes embedded in the text to enable quick access to all references
- Offers tips, hints, advice, and examination strategies from previous candidates
- Provides numerous questions grounded in clinically relevant cases
- Covers of areas of medicine that are new, contemporary, and evolving
Covering both the ‘Basic Sciences’ and ‘Clinical Practice’ of the latest exam, Passing the FRACP Written Examination&;is an essential companion for FRACP candidates as well as those looking to refresh, improve, or update their knowledge of the FRACP syllabus.
Introduction |
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Acknowledgements |
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Abbreviations |
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Features contained in your study aid |
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1 Cardiology |
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1 | (33) |
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13 | (21) |
2 Critical Care Medicine |
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34 | (23) |
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43 | (14) |
3 Dermatology |
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57 | (14) |
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63 | (8) |
4 Endocrinology |
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71 | (26) |
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79 | (18) |
5 Epidemiology, Statistics, and Research |
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97 | (10) |
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100 | (7) |
6 Gastroenterology |
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107 | (34) |
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118 | (23) |
7 General and Geriatric Medicine |
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141 | (29) |
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151 | (19) |
8 Genetic Medicine |
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170 | (14) |
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175 | (9) |
9 Haematology |
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184 | (39) |
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199 | (24) |
10 Immunology and Allergy |
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223 | (14) |
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228 | (9) |
11 Infectious Disease |
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237 | (25) |
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244 | (18) |
12 Medical Obstetrics |
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262 | (7) |
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264 | (5) |
13 Medical Oncology |
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269 | (20) |
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274 | (15) |
14 Mental Health |
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289 | (13) |
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293 | (9) |
15 Nephrology |
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302 | (32) |
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312 | (22) |
16 Neurology |
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334 | (26) |
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342 | (18) |
17 Palliative Medicine |
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360 | (8) |
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363 | (5) |
18 Pharmacology, Toxicology and Addiction Medicine |
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368 | (25) |
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376 | (17) |
19 Respiratory and Sleep Medicine |
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393 | (37) |
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409 | (21) |
20 Rheumatology |
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430 | (28) |
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442 | (16) |
21 Basic Science |
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458 | (13) |
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461 | (10) |
Index |
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Jonathan Gleadle is Professor of Medicine, Flinders University, and Consultant Nephrologist, Flinders Medical Centre, Australia.
Jordan Li is Associate Professor of Medicine, Flinders University, and Consultant Nephrologist, Flinders Medical Centre, Australia.
Danielle Wu is General Medicine Physician and Consultant Nephrologist, Mackay Base Hospital, and Adjunct Senior Lecturer, James Cook University, Australia.
Paul Kleinig is Consultant in General Medicine and Palliative Care and Care of the Elderly, Flinders Medical Centre, and Senior Lecturer, Flinders University, Australia.