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Step-wise Cerebellar Examination Guide For OSCE, Viva Examination.

“Nowadays, competition has largely increased among the medical professionals, you have to be perfect in your skills in order to be successful in competitive medical examinations, such as FCPS Part II, MRCP USMLE and other exams” Said Dr. Siddique Akbar Satti, Head Department of Medicine Capital Hospital Islamabad and member of board of examination, College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan, while teaching his postgraduate trainees “How to do cerebellar examination”. You shouldn’t be doing minor mistakes while examining the patient physically. Because now, a minor mistake can give you a major blow which can be powerful enough to leave you behind. Dr Siddique Akbar Satti was teaching his student that how should you proceed if you are asked to do the cerebellar examination in 5 minutes in the exam. “You mustn’t miss even a minor step,” said Dr Satti. 1. Consent Wash your hands Introduce yourself to the patient Explain what you are going to do and why. After explaining your methods, ...