Sheffield Medical School Phase 1 and 2 Cheat Sheet
Every block of Sheffield's Phase 1 and Phase 2, from Introduction to Medicine and Medical Science (IMMS) to the Phase 2b clinical skills, with the SimpleMed articles that cover them. Find your block, open the articles, revise.
- 3 phases
- 26 units
- 356 SimpleMed articles
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Year 1, Phase 1
Phase 1 examsIntroduction to Medicine and Medical Science (IMMS)
42 articles
The four-week opening block: academic writing, then genetics, cell biology and energy metabolism, plus embryo development and the basic histology of cells (how they look under the microscope). The Cystic Fibrosis ILA (the case-based learning activity for this block) ties it together.
Cell Physiology and Biology
- Introduction to the Cell
- Biological Membranes
- Structure of Proteins
- Enzymes and Regulation of Protein Function
- Protein Function in Oxygen Transport
- Protein Targeting
- Post-translational Modification and Collagen Biosynthesis
- Introduction to DNA
- The Cell Cycle, Checkpoints and Apoptosis
- Molecular Techniques for Medics
- Action Potentials
- Membrane Potentials
- Membrane Transport and Intracellular Calcium Regulation
- G-Protein Coupled Receptors
- Enzyme-linked and Intracellular Receptor Signalling
Metabolism
- Purine and Pyrimidine Metabolism
- Inborn Errors of Metabolism and Newborn Screening
- Energy Reactions in Cells
- Dietary Energy Production
- Glycolysis
- Oxygen-dependent Pathway
- Energy Storage
- Lipid Metabolism and Transport
- Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism
- Oxidative Stress
- Nutrition, Diet and Body Weight
- Vitamins, Cofactors, Minerals and Trace Elements
- Temperature Regulation
- Metabolic and Endocrine Regulation
Genetics
- Mitosis and Meiosis
- Genotype, Phenotype, and Inheritance
- Gene Expression
- Introduction to Gene Mutation
- DNA Repair and Cancer
- Epigenetics, Genomic Imprinting and Mitochondrial Inheritance
- Genetic Testing and Counselling
From other subjects
- An Introduction to Endocrinology
- Basics of Embryology
- Teratology and Congenital Malformations
- How to Read a Histology Slide
- Anatomical Terms
- Bronchiectasis and Cystic Fibrosis
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Cell Physiology and Biology, Genetics, Metabolism, Embryology
Cardiovascular system (CVS)
34 articles
A two-week block on how the heart and vessels develop, are built and work, plus the principles of haematology (the study of blood). The Myocardial Infarction ILA is the clinical case that anchors it.
Cardiovascular System
- Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
- Embryological Development of the CVS
- The Cardiac Cycle
- Cardiac Conduction and Contraction
- Control of Cardiac Output
- Pulses and Pressures
- Special Circulations
- Electrocardiograms
- Electrocardiogram Pathology
- Murmurs
- Hypertension
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Heart Failure
- Artery and Vein Disease
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Haemodynamic Shock
- Cardiovascular Drugs
Pathology
OSCE
- Cardiovascular System OSCE Examination
- Peripheral Vascular OSCE Examination
- Blood Pressure Measurement OSCE Guide
Haematology
- Anaemia
- Blood Groups, Crossmatching and Transfusion Reactions
- Full Blood Count
- Haematology in Systemic Disease
- Haematopoiesis and the Spleen
- Haemoglobinopathies
- Iron Metabolism
- Vitamin B12 and Folate
- When Haematopoiesis Goes Wrong
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Cardiovascular System, Haematology, Embryology
Respiratory system (RS)
25 articles
Anatomy of the thorax and lungs, how we move air and exchange gases, the lung's immune defences and its development. The Heart Failure and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) ILAs link the lungs back to the heart.
Respiratory System
- Anatomy of the Respiratory System
- Development of the Respiratory System
- Ventilation and Lung Mechanics
- Properties of Gas Exchange
- Carbon Dioxide Transport
- Chemical Control of Breathing and Plasma pH
- Lung Function Testing
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Pneumonia and other Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Tuberculosis
- Bronchiectasis and Cystic Fibrosis
- Pneumothorax and Pleural Effusion
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Lung Cancer
- Respiratory Failure
Cardiovascular System
From other subjects
- Respiratory System OSCE Examination
- Hypertension and Heart Failure
- Pharmacology of Airway Control
- Innate Immunity
- Adaptive Immunity
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System, Embryology
Gastrointestinal tract and liver (GI-L)
23 articles
The gut from mouth to rectum and the liver, gallbladder and pancreas: development, anatomy of the abdomen, histology and physiology of digestion. The Gastritis (inflammation of the stomach lining) and Appendicitis ILA is the case behind this block.
Gastrointestinal System
- Development of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Foregut
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Midgut
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Hindgut
- Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Canal
- Gastrointestinal Motility and the Enteric Nervous System
- Gastrointestinal Secretion, Digestion and Absorption
- Liver, Biliary and Exocrine Pancreatic Physiology
- Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Pathology
- Intestinal Pathology
- Distal Gastrointestinal Tract Pathology
- Hepatic, Biliary and Pancreatic Pathology
- Gastroenteritis and Enterocolitis
- Gastrointestinal Malignancy
- Gastrointestinal Emergencies
OSCE
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Gastrointestinal System, Embryology
Neuroscience
60 articles
This block covers the structure and function of the nervous system, the senses, movement and the brain's blood supply. It is taught around the Stroke ILA and the Vestibular Schwannoma ILA (a vestibular schwannoma is a non-cancerous growth on the nerve for hearing and balance). The head and neck and the basics of behaviour and mental illness sit here too.
Neuroanatomy and Psychiatry
- Basics of Neuroanatomy
- Cells and Components of the Nervous System
- Development of the Nervous System
- Arterial Supply to the Brain
- Production and Circulation of CSF and Related Disorders
- Somatosensory System
- Motor System
- The Cerebellum: Circuits, Coordination and Clinical Signs
- Reticular Formation
- The Hypothalamus and Limbic System
- Higher Cortical Function
- Visual System
- Auditory and Vestibular Systems
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
- Raised Intracranial Pressure
- Headaches
- Movement Disorders
- Infections of the Central Nervous System
- Dementia
- Delirium
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders
- Psychosis
Pharmacology
- Epilepsy and Anti-epileptic Drugs
- Parkinson's Disease and Myasthenia Gravis
- Introduction to Psychopharmacology
- Cholinergic Pharmacology
- Adrenergic Pharmacology
- Opioids
- Anaesthetics
OSCE
- Upper Limb Neurological OSCE Examination
- Lower Limb Neurological OSCE Examination
- Cerebellar OSCE Examination
- Cranial Nerve OSCE Examination
- Eye and Vision OSCE Examination
- Ear, Otoscopy and Hearing OSCE Examination
- Nasal OSCE Examination
- Neck Lump OSCE Examination
- Thyroid Status OSCE Examination
Head and Neck
- Introduction to Head & Neck Anatomy
- Development of the Head and Neck
- The Skull
- Fascial Planes, Muscles and Triangles
- Blood Supply to the Head and Neck
- Autonomics of the Head and Neck
- Cranial Nerves I-VI
- Cranial Nerves VII-XII
- The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
- The Oral Cavity and Pharynx
- The Nose
- The Larynx
- The Eye
- Anatomy of the Ear
- Ear Pathology
- Lymph Nodes and Neck Lumps
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Imaging of the Head and Neck
- The Meninges
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Neuroanatomy and Psychiatry, Head and Neck
Multi-Professional Experience (MPE)
11 articles
A two-week placement. The articles here cover the basic observations and patient groups you meet.
OSCE
- Blood Pressure Measurement OSCE Guide
- Venepuncture and Blood Cultures OSCE Guide
- Index Conditions for OSCE exams
Patient-Centred Care
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Patient-Centred Care, OSCE
Skin, UroGenital, Endocrine and Reproduction (SUGER)
63 articles
Four systems in one block: skin, the kidneys and urinary tract, the endocrine system and reproduction, pregnancy and birth. The Dehydration and AKI (acute kidney injury) ILA and the Subfertility (difficulty conceiving) ILA drive the clinical side.
OSCE
- Pigmented Skin Lesion OSCE Examination
- Rash and Non-Pigmented Skin Lesion OSCE Examination
- Breast OSCE Examination
- Testicular OSCE Examination
Urinary System
- Anatomy of the Kidneys, Bladder and Urethra
- Development of the Urinary System
- The Nephron
- Glomerular Filtration Rate and the Measurement of Kidney Function
- The Glomerulus: Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion
- Control of Plasma Osmolarity
- Control of Plasma Volume
- Control of Potassium
- Hyponatraemia
- Micturition
- Diuretics
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Glomerular Disease
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Urinary Tract Obstruction
- Urinary Incontinence
- Male Urological Conditions
- Prostate Pathology
- Urological Malignancy
Endocrinology
- An Introduction to Endocrinology
- Calcium Metabolism
- Control of Appetite
- Diabetes Mellitus
- HPA and Growth Hormone
- Pituitary Disorders
- The Adrenal Glands and Adrenal Disorders
- The Endocrine Pancreas
- The Thyroid Gland
Reproductive System
- Anatomy of the Woman
- Anatomy of the Man
- The Pelvic Floor
- Development of the Reproductive System
- Gametogenesis
- Puberty
- The Menstrual Cycle and Menstrual Abnormalities
- Sex, Infertility and Contraception
- The Placenta
- Physiology of the Mother
- Physiology of the Fetus
- Diseases of the Mother in Pregnancy
- Labour and Delivery
- The Postpartum Period
- The Menopause
- Infections of the Reproductive Tract
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Malignancies of the Reproductive Tract
- Introduction to the Breast
- Benign Conditions of the Breast
- Malignant Breast Disease
Embryology
Pharmacology
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Urinary System, Endocrinology, Reproductive System, Embryology
Musculoskeletal (MSK)
51 articles
Bones, joints, muscles and nerves of the limbs and spine, learnt through the Distal Radius Fracture ILA and the common injuries and arthritis that follow.
Musculoskeletal System
- Anatomical Terms
- Basics of Bone Anatomy
- Structure of Bones
- Cartilage: Structure, Growth and Repair
- Connective Tissue
- Joints
- Structure of the Muscles
- Muscles in Action
- Bones of the Upper Limb
- Bones of the Hand
- Key Areas of the Upper Limb
- Muscles of the Shoulder
- Muscles of the Upper Arm
- Muscles of the Forearm
- The Brachial Plexus
- Conditions of the Shoulder and Clavicle
- Conditions of the Arm
- Conditions of the Elbow
- Conditions of the Wrist
- Conditions of the Hand
- Bones of the Lower Limb
- Bones of the Foot
- Key Areas of the Lower Limb
- Muscles of the Gluteal Region
- Muscles of the Thigh
- Muscles of the Lower Leg
- The Lumbar Plexus
- The Sacral Plexus
- Conditions of the Hip
- Conditions of the Thigh
- Conditions of the Knee
- Conditions of the Lower Leg
- Conditions of the Ankle
- Conditions of the Foot
- The Spine
- Conditions of the Back and Neck
- Conditions of the Lower Back
- Dermatomes and Myotomes
OSCE
- GALS Screening OSCE Examination
- Shoulder OSCE Examination
- Elbow OSCE Examination
- Hand and Wrist OSCE Examination
- Spine OSCE Examination
- Hip OSCE Examination
- Knee OSCE Examination
- Ankle and Foot OSCE Examination
From other subjects
- Development of the Limbs and Body Wall
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- NSAIDs
- Immunosuppression and Disease-modifying Therapy
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Musculoskeletal System, Immunology
Year 2, Phase 2a
Phase 2a examsIntroductory clinical science (ICS)
75 articles
The Phase 2a opening: the ideas that run through every system block, from pharmacology and prescribing to pathology, immunology and microbiology. The student-compiled syllabus starts with these ideas.
Pharmacology
- Safe Prescribing
- Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacodynamics
- Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacogenetics
- Poisoning and STOPP/START
- Research Methods in Pharmacology
- Hypertension and Heart Failure
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Antiplatelets, Anticoagulants and Thrombolysis
- Hyperlipidaemias
- Diuretics and Renal Pharmacology
- Pharmacology of Airway Control
- Drugs Affecting Acid Secretion
- Antiemetics and Laxatives
- Pharmacology of Insulin
- Reproductive and Post-reproductive Health
- Antibiotics
- Antivirals
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Immunosuppression and Disease-modifying Therapy
- NSAIDs
- Opioids
- Anaesthetics
- Epilepsy and Anti-epileptic Drugs
- Parkinson's Disease and Myasthenia Gravis
- Introduction to Psychopharmacology
- Cholinergic Pharmacology
- Adrenergic Pharmacology
Pathology
- Basics of Pathology
- An Introduction to Pathology
- How to Read a Histology Slide
- Cellular Adaptations
- Acute Inflammation
- Chronic Inflammation
- Regeneration and Repair of Tissues
- The Lymphatic System
- Haemostasis and Clotting
- Thrombosis and Embolism
- Atherosclerosis
- Introduction to Neoplasia
- Pathogenesis of Neoplasms
- Behaviour of Neoplasms
- Epithelium, Skin and Exocrine Glands
Infection
- Innate Immunity
- Adaptive Immunity
- The Immunocompromised Host
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- An Introduction to Infection
- The Infection Model
- Bacterial Structure, Classification and Growth
- Gram Staining and Infection Investigations
- Streptococci
- Staphylococci and Other Gram-positive Bacteria
- Gram-negative Bacteria: Structure, Entry Routes and Endotoxin
- The Organisms Gram Staining Misses
- Principles of Medical Virology
- Fungi and Parasites: The Eukaryotic Pathogens
- Biofilms
- Hepatitis
- Sepsis
- Travel-related Infections
- Antibiotics
Immunology
- Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Type 1 Hypersensitivity
- Food Allergy
- Introduction to Autoimmunity
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Immunological Therapies
From other subjects
- Cardiovascular Drugs
- Haemodynamic Shock
- Teratology and Congenital Malformations
- Blood Groups, Crossmatching and Transfusion Reactions
- Tuberculosis
- Infections of the Central Nervous System
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Pharmacology, Pathology, Immunology, Infection
Cardiovascular system (Phase 2a)
29 articles
The clinical side of the heart and circulation: ischaemic heart disease and acute coronary syndromes (sudden reduced blood flow to the heart, such as a heart attack), hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmias (abnormal heart rhythms), valve disease and the drugs behind them.
Cardiovascular System
- Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
- Embryological Development of the CVS
- The Cardiac Cycle
- Cardiac Conduction and Contraction
- Control of Cardiac Output
- Pulses and Pressures
- Special Circulations
- Electrocardiograms
- Electrocardiogram Pathology
- Murmurs
- Hypertension
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Heart Failure
- Artery and Vein Disease
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Haemodynamic Shock
- Cardiovascular Drugs
Pathology
OSCE
- Cardiovascular System OSCE Examination
- Peripheral Vascular OSCE Examination
- Blood Pressure Measurement OSCE Guide
Pharmacology
- Hypertension and Heart Failure
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Antiplatelets, Anticoagulants and Thrombolysis
- Hyperlipidaemias
- Diuretics and Renal Pharmacology
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Cardiovascular System, Pharmacology
Endocrine (Phase 2a)
21 articles
Diabetes and its complications, thyroid, pituitary and adrenal disorders, calcium and electrolyte problems and the insulin and hormone therapies used to treat them.
Endocrinology
- An Introduction to Endocrinology
- Calcium Metabolism
- Control of Appetite
- Diabetes Mellitus
- HPA and Growth Hormone
- Pituitary Disorders
- The Adrenal Glands and Adrenal Disorders
- The Endocrine Pancreas
- The Thyroid Gland
Urinary System
Metabolism
OSCE
- Thyroid Status OSCE Examination
- Diabetic Foot OSCE Examination
- Cushing's Syndrome OSCE Examination
- Acromegaly OSCE Examination
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Endocrinology, Metabolism
Haematology (Phase 2a)
16 articles
Anaemia and its causes, the full blood count, haemoglobin disorders, blood cancers and clotting, plus crossmatching (checking that donor blood suits the recipient) and transfusion.
Haematology
- Anaemia
- Blood Groups, Crossmatching and Transfusion Reactions
- Full Blood Count
- Haematology in Systemic Disease
- Haematopoiesis and the Spleen
- Haemoglobinopathies
- Iron Metabolism
- Vitamin B12 and Folate
- When Haematopoiesis Goes Wrong
From other subjects
Gastrointestinal (Phase 2a)
24 articles
Upper and lower gut disease: reflux, ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis), infective diarrhoea and cancer, along with the emergencies a surgeon sees.
Gastrointestinal System
- Development of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Foregut
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Midgut
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Hindgut
- Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Canal
- Gastrointestinal Motility and the Enteric Nervous System
- Gastrointestinal Secretion, Digestion and Absorption
- Liver, Biliary and Exocrine Pancreatic Physiology
- Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Pathology
- Intestinal Pathology
- Distal Gastrointestinal Tract Pathology
- Hepatic, Biliary and Pancreatic Pathology
- Gastroenteritis and Enterocolitis
- Gastrointestinal Malignancy
- Gastrointestinal Emergencies
OSCE
From other subjects
- Hepatitis
- Travel-related Infections
- Alcohol Metabolism
- Drugs Affecting Acid Secretion
- Antiemetics and Laxatives
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Gastrointestinal System, Pharmacology
Liver and hepatology (Phase 2a)
9 articles
Diseases of the liver, bile ducts and pancreas: hepatitis, alcohol-related and other liver damage, gallstones and pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), with the metabolism and drug handling that explain the signs.
Gastrointestinal System
- Liver, Biliary and Exocrine Pancreatic Physiology
- Hepatic, Biliary and Pancreatic Pathology
- Gastrointestinal Malignancy
- Gastrointestinal Emergencies
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Gastrointestinal System, Infection, Metabolism
Renal and genitourinary (Phase 2a)
28 articles
Kidney disease, fluid and electrolyte balance, urinary infection and obstruction, urology (conditions of the urinary tract and male genital organs) including the prostate, plus infections and cancers of the reproductive tract.
Urinary System
- Anatomy of the Kidneys, Bladder and Urethra
- Development of the Urinary System
- The Nephron
- Glomerular Filtration Rate and the Measurement of Kidney Function
- The Glomerulus: Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion
- Control of Plasma Osmolarity
- Control of Plasma Volume
- Control of Potassium
- Hyponatraemia
- Micturition
- Diuretics
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Glomerular Disease
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Urinary Tract Obstruction
- Urinary Incontinence
- Male Urological Conditions
- Prostate Pathology
- Urological Malignancy
Reproductive System
- Infections of the Reproductive Tract
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Malignancies of the Reproductive Tract
- Sex, Infertility and Contraception
- Anatomy of the Man
- Anatomy of the Woman
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Urinary System, Reproductive System, Pharmacology
Musculoskeletal and rheumatology (Phase 2a)
45 articles
Fractures, back pain and joint disease, then the inflammatory and autoimmune conditions seen by rheumatologists (doctors who treat joint and autoimmune disease), such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
Musculoskeletal System
- Bones of the Upper Limb
- Bones of the Hand
- Key Areas of the Upper Limb
- Muscles of the Shoulder
- Muscles of the Upper Arm
- Muscles of the Forearm
- The Brachial Plexus
- Conditions of the Shoulder and Clavicle
- Conditions of the Arm
- Conditions of the Elbow
- Conditions of the Wrist
- Conditions of the Hand
- Bones of the Lower Limb
- Bones of the Foot
- Key Areas of the Lower Limb
- Muscles of the Gluteal Region
- Muscles of the Thigh
- Muscles of the Lower Leg
- The Lumbar Plexus
- The Sacral Plexus
- Conditions of the Hip
- Conditions of the Thigh
- Conditions of the Knee
- Conditions of the Lower Leg
- Conditions of the Ankle
- Conditions of the Foot
- The Spine
- Conditions of the Back and Neck
- Conditions of the Lower Back
- Dermatomes and Myotomes
Immunology
Pharmacology
OSCE
- GALS Screening OSCE Examination
- Shoulder OSCE Examination
- Elbow OSCE Examination
- Hand and Wrist OSCE Examination
- Spine OSCE Examination
- Hip OSCE Examination
- Knee OSCE Examination
- Ankle and Foot OSCE Examination
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Musculoskeletal System, Immunology
Neurology (Phase 2a)
31 articles
The clinical neurology and mental health block: stroke, bleeds, epilepsy, movement disorders, headache, infection and dementia, with the drugs and the psychiatry that go alongside.
Neuroanatomy and Psychiatry
- Basics of Neuroanatomy
- Cells and Components of the Nervous System
- Development of the Nervous System
- Arterial Supply to the Brain
- Production and Circulation of CSF and Related Disorders
- Somatosensory System
- Motor System
- The Cerebellum: Circuits, Coordination and Clinical Signs
- Reticular Formation
- The Hypothalamus and Limbic System
- Higher Cortical Function
- Visual System
- Auditory and Vestibular Systems
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
- Raised Intracranial Pressure
- Headaches
- Movement Disorders
- Infections of the Central Nervous System
- Dementia
- Delirium
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders
- Psychosis
Pharmacology
- Epilepsy and Anti-epileptic Drugs
- Parkinson's Disease and Myasthenia Gravis
- Introduction to Psychopharmacology
OSCE
- Upper Limb Neurological OSCE Examination
- Lower Limb Neurological OSCE Examination
- Cerebellar OSCE Examination
- Cranial Nerve OSCE Examination
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Neuroanatomy and Psychiatry, Pharmacology
Respiratory (Phase 2a)
20 articles
Asthma, COPD, pneumonia, tuberculosis, pulmonary embolism, lung cancer and respiratory failure, with the pharmacology and tests used to manage them.
Respiratory System
- Anatomy of the Respiratory System
- Development of the Respiratory System
- Ventilation and Lung Mechanics
- Properties of Gas Exchange
- Carbon Dioxide Transport
- Chemical Control of Breathing and Plasma pH
- Lung Function Testing
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Pneumonia and other Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Tuberculosis
- Bronchiectasis and Cystic Fibrosis
- Pneumothorax and Pleural Effusion
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Lung Cancer
- Respiratory Failure
From other subjects
Year 2, Phase 2b
Phase 2b OSCEClinical skills and hospital attachments (Phase 2b)
62 articles
Phase 2b centres on clinical skills and ends with an OSCE. The grouping by station type is ours.
Browse every examination guide on the SimpleMed OSCE hub
Examination stations
- Cardiovascular System OSCE Examination
- Peripheral Vascular OSCE Examination
- Blood Pressure Measurement OSCE Guide
- Varicose Vein OSCE Examination
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) OSCE Examination
- Respiratory System OSCE Examination
- Abdominal OSCE Examination
- Rectal (PR) OSCE Examination
- Stoma OSCE Examination
- Hernia OSCE Examination
- Cranial Nerve OSCE Examination
- Upper Limb Neurological OSCE Examination
- Lower Limb Neurological OSCE Examination
- Cerebellar OSCE Examination
- GALS Screening OSCE Examination
- Hip OSCE Examination
- Knee OSCE Examination
- Shoulder OSCE Examination
- Hand and Wrist OSCE Examination
- Spine OSCE Examination
- Diabetic Foot OSCE Examination
More examination guides
- Thyroid Status OSCE Examination
- Cushing's Syndrome OSCE Examination
- Acromegaly OSCE Examination
- Eye and Vision OSCE Examination
- Visual Acuity OSCE Assessment
- Fundoscopy (Ophthalmoscopy) OSCE Examination
- Anterior Segment Eye OSCE Examination
- Ear, Otoscopy and Hearing OSCE Examination
- Nasal OSCE Examination
- Neck Lump OSCE Examination
- Pigmented Skin Lesion OSCE Examination
- Rash and Non-Pigmented Skin Lesion OSCE Examination
- Breast OSCE Examination
- Testicular OSCE Examination
- Lymphoreticular OSCE Examination
- Elbow OSCE Examination
- Ankle and Foot OSCE Examination
- Venepuncture and Blood Cultures OSCE Guide
Chronic disease control
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Hypertension
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Heart Failure
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Epilepsy and Anti-epileptic Drugs
Risk assessment
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Atherosclerosis
- Falls
- Delirium
- Dementia
- Child Safeguarding
- Palliative Care
- Mood Disorders
- Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders
Prescribing
- Safe Prescribing
- Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacogenetics
- Poisoning and STOPP/START
- Cardiovascular Drugs
- Antibiotics
- Pharmacokinetics
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: OSCE, Patient-Centred Care, Pharmacology
Throughout Years 1 and 2
Prescribing Phase 1 and Phase 2
12 articles
Prescribing as a theme: what a legal, valid prescription needs and how medicines work in everyday care.
Pharmacology
- Safe Prescribing
- Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmacodynamics
- Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacogenetics
- Poisoning and STOPP/START
- Cholinergic Pharmacology
- Adrenergic Pharmacology
- NSAIDs
- Opioids
- Antivirals
- Research Methods in Pharmacology
From other subjects
Professionalism, Patient Safety and Ethics (PPSE) Phase 1 and Phase 2
9 articles
What professional behaviour looks like, how to report and learn from incidents, and the first ethical questions of medical practice.
Population and Social Science
Patient-Centred Care
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Patient-Centred Care, Population and Social Science
Public health Phase 1 and Phase 2
13 articles
Health in populations: how disease is measured, what causes it, what prevention can achieve and how healthcare is organised and paid for.
Population and Social Science
- Beliefs of the Public
- Describing Data and Testing Hypotheses
- Epidemiological Studies
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Health Economics
- Introduction to Population Science
- Models of Health
- Patient Safety and Quality Control
- Population and Social Science Summary
Patient-Centred Care
From other subjects
Practice Population and Social Science questions on SimpleMed+
Critical numbers Phase 1
6 articles
Statistics for clinicians: study design, bias, summary statistics and how to read a paper without being fooled. The articles here back the Critical Appraisal presentation.
Population and Social Science
- Describing Data and Testing Hypotheses
- Epidemiological Studies
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Introduction to Population Science
- Population and Social Science Summary
From other subjects
Practice Population and Social Science questions on SimpleMed+
Clinical skills and Street Medicine Phase 1 to Phase 2b
50 articles
Taking a history, examining each body system and communicating well. The OSCE guides cover the examinations.
Browse every examination guide on the SimpleMed OSCE hub
Start here
- Index Conditions for OSCE exams
- Blood Pressure Measurement OSCE Guide
- Venepuncture and Blood Cultures OSCE Guide
Heart, lungs and circulation
- Cardiovascular System OSCE Examination
- Respiratory System OSCE Examination
- Peripheral Vascular OSCE Examination
- Varicose Vein OSCE Examination
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) OSCE Examination
Abdomen and groin
- Abdominal OSCE Examination
- Rectal (PR) OSCE Examination
- Stoma OSCE Examination
- Hernia OSCE Examination
- Testicular OSCE Examination
Nervous system
- Cranial Nerve OSCE Examination
- Upper Limb Neurological OSCE Examination
- Lower Limb Neurological OSCE Examination
- Cerebellar OSCE Examination
Joints and spine
- GALS Screening OSCE Examination
- Shoulder OSCE Examination
- Elbow OSCE Examination
- Hand and Wrist OSCE Examination
- Hip OSCE Examination
- Knee OSCE Examination
- Ankle and Foot OSCE Examination
- Spine OSCE Examination
Endocrine
- Thyroid Status OSCE Examination
- Diabetic Foot OSCE Examination
- Cushing's Syndrome OSCE Examination
- Acromegaly OSCE Examination
Eyes, ears, nose and neck
- Eye and Vision OSCE Examination
- Visual Acuity OSCE Assessment
- Fundoscopy (Ophthalmoscopy) OSCE Examination
- Anterior Segment Eye OSCE Examination
- Ear, Otoscopy and Hearing OSCE Examination
- Nasal OSCE Examination
- Neck Lump OSCE Examination
Skin, breast and lymph nodes
- Pigmented Skin Lesion OSCE Examination
- Rash and Non-Pigmented Skin Lesion OSCE Examination
- Breast OSCE Examination
- Lymphoreticular OSCE Examination
Surface anatomy
The wider consultation
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: OSCE, Patient-Centred Care
Early Years General Practice (EYGP) Phase 1
14 articles
General practice sessions through Phase 1.
Patient-Centred Care
From other subjects
Community Attachment Scheme (CAS) Phase 1
7 articles
A community attachment in Phase 1 that feeds a graded report.
Population and Social Science
Patient-Centred Care
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Patient-Centred Care, Population and Social Science
How Sheffield assesses Phase 1 and Phase 2
- Phase 1 ends with two equally weighted exams covering the whole year: a 100-question single best answer (SBA) paper and a 12-question short answer (SAQ) paper, ordered as taught, starting with IMMS.
- Graded coursework runs alongside the exams: a History of Medicine essay, a Critical Appraisal presentation, a Communicating Health Information poster and a Community Attachment Scheme report.
- Phase 2a continues the written SBA and SAQ pattern for the system blocks, and Phase 2b ends in an OSCE of history, examination and communication stations. Mastery assessments in clinical skills are also part of the programme.
- Sheffield publishes the official dates and formats. Always check your own course materials.
Test yourself
Reading is half of revision. Each unit above links to matching single best answer questions on SimpleMed+.
SimpleMed+ Encyclopaedia
Hard topics, made short and simple
A free bank of short and simple explanations of complex topics, with memory aids, in bitesize pages. Each one links to the SimpleMed+ questions that test it and to the core knowledge your exams expect.
- Bitesize explanations
- Memory aids
- Linked to the question bank
Getting ready for clinical
Phases 3a and 3b (Years 3 and 4) are clinical placements, and Phase 4 is the final year. Sheffield is planning a new curriculum, aiming to start teaching it in Year 3 from September 2028. If you started in 2026 or later, your later years may be organised in academic years instead of phases, so check with Sheffield.
This is an independent revision guide written by SimpleMed. It is not endorsed by, or affiliated with, Sheffield Medical School or the University of Sheffield. Phase 1 names follow the Phase 1 syllabus. Phase 2 units follow student-compiled study guide headings, and the grouping and article mapping are ours. Always check your official course materials. Last updated October 2026.
