Swansea Medical School Phase I Cheat Sheet
Every topic of Phase I (Years 1 and 2 of Swansea's graduate entry MB BCh, short for Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery), with the SimpleMed articles that cover it. Find your topic, open the articles, revise.
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- 22 units
- 356 SimpleMed articles
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Year 1, Blocks 1 and 2
End of Year 1 examsCells, genes and tissues
28 articles
How cells work and form tissues: proteins, membranes, DNA, inheritance and histology (the study of tissues under the microscope).
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
Genetics
- DNA Repair and Cancer
- Epigenetics, Genomic Imprinting and Mitochondrial Inheritance
- Gene Expression
- Genetic Testing and Counselling
- Genotype, Phenotype, and Inheritance
- Introduction to Gene Mutation
- Mitosis and Meiosis
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
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Cell Physiology and Biology, Genetics
Heart, lungs and blood
25 articles
The structure and function of the circulation, lungs and blood, including oxygen carriage and the pulse, pressure and breathing you measure.
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
- Haemodynamic Shock
- Electrocardiograms
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
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
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Cardiovascular System, Respiratory System, Haematology
Gut, kidneys, metabolism and hormones
41 articles
Digestion, fluid and electrolyte balance, energy metabolism and the endocrine system that regulates them.
Gastrointestinal System
- Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Canal
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Foregut
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Midgut
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Hindgut
- Development of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- Gastrointestinal Motility and the Enteric Nervous System
- Gastrointestinal Secretion, Digestion and Absorption
- Liver, Biliary and Exocrine Pancreatic Physiology
Urinary System
- Anatomy of the Kidneys, Bladder and Urethra
- Development of the Urinary System
- The Nephron
- The Glomerulus: Tubular Reabsorption and Secretion
- Glomerular Filtration Rate and the Measurement of Kidney Function
- Control of Plasma Osmolarity
- Control of Plasma Volume
- Control of Potassium
- Micturition
Metabolism
- Alcohol Metabolism
- Dietary Energy Production
- Energy Reactions in Cells
- Energy Storage
- Glycolysis
- Inborn Errors of Metabolism and Newborn Screening
- Lipid Metabolism and Transport
- Metabolic and Endocrine Regulation
- Nutrition, Diet and Body Weight
- Oxidative Stress
- Oxygen-dependent Pathway
- Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism
- Purine and Pyrimidine Metabolism
- Temperature Regulation
- Vitamins, Cofactors, Minerals and Trace Elements
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
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Gastrointestinal System, Urinary System, Metabolism, Endocrinology
Brain, nerves and behaviour
38 articles
The nervous system from neuron to cortex, with the head and neck structures it supplies and the special senses.
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
- Motor System
- Somatosensory System
- Visual System
- Auditory and Vestibular Systems
- The Cerebellum: Circuits, Coordination and Clinical Signs
- Reticular Formation
- The Hypothalamus and Limbic System
- Higher Cortical Function
Cell Physiology and Biology
- G-Protein Coupled Receptors
- Enzyme-linked and Intracellular Receptor Signalling
- Membrane Potentials
- Action Potentials
- Membrane Transport and Intracellular Calcium Regulation
- Autonomic Nervous System Introduction
Head and Neck
- Anatomy of the Ear
- Autonomics of the Head and Neck
- Blood Supply to the Head and Neck
- Cranial Nerves I-VI
- Cranial Nerves VII-XII
- Development of the Head and Neck
- Ear Pathology
- Fascial Planes, Muscles and Triangles
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Imaging of the Head and Neck
- Introduction to Head & Neck Anatomy
- Lymph Nodes and Neck Lumps
- The Eye
- The Larynx
- The Meninges
- The Nose
- The Oral Cavity and Pharynx
- The Skull
- The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Neuroanatomy and Psychiatry, Head and Neck
Bones, joints and movement
38 articles
The skeleton, joints and muscles of the limbs and spine, with the nerves that supply them.
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
- Muscles of the Shoulder
- Muscles of the Upper Arm
- Muscles of the Forearm
- Key Areas of the Upper Limb
- The Brachial Plexus
- Conditions of the Arm
- Conditions of the Elbow
- Conditions of the Hand
- Conditions of the Wrist
- Conditions of the Shoulder and Clavicle
- Bones of the Lower Limb
- Bones of the Foot
- Muscles of the Gluteal Region
- Muscles of the Thigh
- Muscles of the Lower Leg
- Key Areas of the Lower Limb
- The Lumbar Plexus
- The Sacral Plexus
- Conditions of the Ankle
- Conditions of the Foot
- Conditions of the Hip
- Conditions of the Knee
- Conditions of the Lower Leg
- Conditions of the Thigh
- Conditions of the Back and Neck
- Conditions of the Lower Back
- Dermatomes and Myotomes
- The Spine
Defence and infection
27 articles
The organisms that cause infection and the immune system that defends against them.
Infection
- 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
- Innate Immunity
- Adaptive Immunity
- The Immunocompromised Host
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Hepatitis
- Sepsis
- Travel-related Infections
- Antibiotics
Immunology
- Food Allergy
- Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Immunological Therapies
- Introduction to Autoimmunity
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Type 1 Hypersensitivity
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Infection, Immunology
Reproduction and development
19 articles
How the reproductive systems work, how an embryo develops and how a pregnancy progresses.
Reproductive System
- Anatomy of the Man
- Anatomy of the Woman
- Development of the Reproductive System
- Introduction to the Breast
- The Pelvic Floor
- Gametogenesis
- Puberty
- The Menstrual Cycle and Menstrual Abnormalities
- The Menopause
- Sex, Infertility and Contraception
- The Placenta
- Physiology of the Mother
- Physiology of the Fetus
- Labour and Delivery
- The Postpartum Period
- Diseases of the Mother in Pregnancy
Embryology
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Reproductive System, Embryology
Populations, evidence and first look at disease
19 articles
How health is measured in populations, how to read evidence and the basic processes of injury, inflammation and repair.
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
Pathology
- An Introduction to Pathology
- Basics of Pathology
- Cellular Adaptations
- Acute Inflammation
- Chronic Inflammation
- Regeneration and Repair of Tissues
- Haemostasis and Clotting
- Thrombosis and Embolism
- Atherosclerosis
- The Lymphatic System
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Population and Social Science, Pathology
Doctor as a Practitioner 1
23 articles
The practical side of Year 1. These are the examination guides and emergency topics.
Start here
- Index Conditions for OSCE exams
- Blood Pressure Measurement OSCE Guide
- Venepuncture and Blood Cultures OSCE Guide
Heart, lungs and abdomen
- Cardiovascular System OSCE Examination
- Respiratory System OSCE Examination
- Peripheral Vascular OSCE Examination
- Varicose Vein OSCE Examination
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) OSCE Examination
- Abdominal OSCE Examination
- Rectal (PR) OSCE Examination
- Stoma OSCE Examination
- Hernia OSCE Examination
- Testicular OSCE Examination
Joints and nerves
Emergencies and the unwell patient
- Sepsis
- Haemodynamic Shock
- Respiratory Failure
- Gastrointestinal Emergencies
- Pneumothorax and Pleural Effusion
Safe prescribing
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: OSCE, Patient-Centred Care, Pharmacology
Doctor as a Professional 1
12 articles
The professional side of Year 1. These articles cover patient-centred care and how society shapes health.
Patient-Centred Care
- Ageing
- Child Immunisations
- Child Safeguarding
- Falls
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Men's Health
- Palliative Care
- Sepsis in Paediatrics
Population and Social Science
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Patient-Centred Care, Population and Social Science
Year 2, Blocks 1 and 2
End of Year 2 examsMechanisms of disease
23 articles
Inflammation, repair, clotting, tumours and inherited disease: the processes behind every system-based topic.
Pathology
- An Introduction to Pathology
- Basics of Pathology
- Cellular Adaptations
- Acute Inflammation
- Chronic Inflammation
- Regeneration and Repair of Tissues
- Haemostasis and Clotting
- Thrombosis and Embolism
- Atherosclerosis
- The Lymphatic System
- Introduction to Neoplasia
- Pathogenesis of Neoplasms
- Behaviour of Neoplasms
- How to Read a Histology Slide
- Epithelium, Skin and Exocrine Glands
Genetics
- DNA Repair and Cancer
- Epigenetics, Genomic Imprinting and Mitochondrial Inheritance
- Gene Expression
- Genetic Testing and Counselling
- Genotype, Phenotype, and Inheritance
- Introduction to Gene Mutation
- Mitosis and Meiosis
From other subjects
Heart, lung and blood disease
26 articles
The common cardiovascular, respiratory and blood diseases, with their investigation and treatment.
Cardiovascular System
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Artery and Vein Disease
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Electrocardiogram Pathology
- Heart Failure
- Hypertension
- Murmurs
- Cardiovascular Drugs
Respiratory System
- Asthma
- Bronchiectasis and Cystic Fibrosis
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Lung Cancer
- Pneumonia and other Lower Respiratory Tract Infections
- Pneumothorax and Pleural Effusion
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Respiratory Failure
- Tuberculosis
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
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Cardiovascular System, Respiratory System, Haematology
Gut, liver, kidney and hormone disease
43 articles
Disease of the gut, liver, kidneys and urinary tract, plus diabetes and the other endocrine and metabolic disorders.
Gastrointestinal System
- Distal Gastrointestinal Tract Pathology
- Gastroenteritis and Enterocolitis
- Gastrointestinal Emergencies
- Gastrointestinal Malignancy
- Hepatic, Biliary and Pancreatic Pathology
- Intestinal Pathology
- Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Pathology
Urinary System
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Diuretics
- Glomerular Disease
- Hyponatraemia
- Male Urological Conditions
- Prostate Pathology
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Tract Infections
- Urinary Tract Obstruction
- 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
Metabolism
- Alcohol Metabolism
- Dietary Energy Production
- Energy Reactions in Cells
- Energy Storage
- Glycolysis
- Inborn Errors of Metabolism and Newborn Screening
- Lipid Metabolism and Transport
- Metabolic and Endocrine Regulation
- Nutrition, Diet and Body Weight
- Oxidative Stress
- Oxygen-dependent Pathway
- Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism
- Purine and Pyrimidine Metabolism
- Temperature Regulation
- Vitamins, Cofactors, Minerals and Trace Elements
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Gastrointestinal System, Urinary System, Endocrinology, Metabolism
Brain, nerves and mental health
38 articles
Stroke, headache, movement disorders and CNS infection, with anxiety, mood disorders, psychosis (loss of contact with reality), dementia and delirium (sudden confusion during an acute illness).
Neuroanatomy and Psychiatry
- Stroke
- Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
- Raised Intracranial Pressure
- Headaches
- Infections of the Central Nervous System
- Movement Disorders
- Anxiety and Anxiety Disorders
- Mood Disorders
- Psychosis
- Dementia
- Delirium
- Motor System
- Somatosensory System
- Visual System
- Auditory and Vestibular Systems
- The Cerebellum: Circuits, Coordination and Clinical Signs
- Reticular Formation
- The Hypothalamus and Limbic System
- Higher Cortical Function
Head and Neck
- Anatomy of the Ear
- Autonomics of the Head and Neck
- Blood Supply to the Head and Neck
- Cranial Nerves I-VI
- Cranial Nerves VII-XII
- Development of the Head and Neck
- Ear Pathology
- Fascial Planes, Muscles and Triangles
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Imaging of the Head and Neck
- Introduction to Head & Neck Anatomy
- Lymph Nodes and Neck Lumps
- The Eye
- The Larynx
- The Meninges
- The Nose
- The Oral Cavity and Pharynx
- The Skull
- The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Neuroanatomy and Psychiatry, Head and Neck
Bones, joints and trauma
34 articles
Fractures, joint and soft tissue injury, and the common musculoskeletal conditions of each region.
Musculoskeletal System
- Bones of the Upper Limb
- Bones of the Hand
- Muscles of the Shoulder
- Muscles of the Upper Arm
- Muscles of the Forearm
- Key Areas of the Upper Limb
- The Brachial Plexus
- Conditions of the Arm
- Conditions of the Elbow
- Conditions of the Hand
- Conditions of the Wrist
- Conditions of the Shoulder and Clavicle
- Bones of the Lower Limb
- Bones of the Foot
- Muscles of the Gluteal Region
- Muscles of the Thigh
- Muscles of the Lower Leg
- Key Areas of the Lower Limb
- The Lumbar Plexus
- The Sacral Plexus
- Conditions of the Ankle
- Conditions of the Foot
- Conditions of the Hip
- Conditions of the Knee
- Conditions of the Lower Leg
- Conditions of the Thigh
- Conditions of the Back and Neck
- Conditions of the Lower Back
- Dermatomes and Myotomes
- The Spine
Immunology
From other subjects
Infection, immunity and antimicrobials
29 articles
Infection by organism and by system, immune-mediated disease (disease driven by the immune system itself) and how antibiotics and antivirals work.
Infection
- 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
- Innate Immunity
- Adaptive Immunity
- The Immunocompromised Host
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Hepatitis
- Sepsis
- Travel-related Infections
- Antibiotics
Immunology
- Food Allergy
- Hypersensitivity Reactions
- Immunological Therapies
- Introduction to Autoimmunity
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Type 1 Hypersensitivity
From other subjects
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Infection, Immunology
Pregnancy, childbirth and reproductive disease
17 articles
Complications of pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period (the weeks after birth), plus infections, benign conditions and cancers of the reproductive tract and breast.
Reproductive System
- Benign Conditions of the Breast
- Infections of the Reproductive Tract
- Malignancies of the Reproductive Tract
- Malignant Breast Disease
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- The Placenta
- Physiology of the Mother
- Physiology of the Fetus
- Labour and Delivery
- The Postpartum Period
- Diseases of the Mother in Pregnancy
- Gametogenesis
- Puberty
- The Menstrual Cycle and Menstrual Abnormalities
- The Menopause
- Sex, Infertility and Contraception
From other subjects
Drugs, prescribing and evidence
35 articles
How drugs act, the main drug classes by system and the population and research evidence behind treatment.
Pharmacology
- Pharmacodynamics
- Pharmacokinetics
- Safe Prescribing
- Pharmacovigilance and Pharmacogenetics
- Poisoning and STOPP/START
- Research Methods in Pharmacology
- Adrenergic Pharmacology
- Cholinergic Pharmacology
- Antiplatelets, Anticoagulants and Thrombolysis
- Cardiac Arrhythmias
- Diuretics and Renal Pharmacology
- Hyperlipidaemias
- Hypertension and Heart Failure
- Pharmacology of Airway Control
- Antiemetics and Laxatives
- Drugs Affecting Acid Secretion
- Anaesthetics
- Epilepsy and Anti-epileptic Drugs
- Introduction to Psychopharmacology
- Opioids
- Parkinson's Disease and Myasthenia Gravis
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Immunosuppression and Disease-modifying Therapy
- NSAIDs
- Pharmacology of Insulin
- Reproductive and Post-reproductive Health
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
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Pharmacology, Population and Social Science
Doctor as a Practitioner 2
52 articles
The practical side of Year 2. Practice the full set of examination stations here.
Browse every examination guide on the SimpleMed OSCE hub
Examinations
- Index Conditions for OSCE exams
- Blood Pressure Measurement OSCE Guide
- Venepuncture and Blood Cultures OSCE Guide
- Cardiovascular System OSCE Examination
- Respiratory System OSCE Examination
- Peripheral Vascular OSCE Examination
- Varicose Vein OSCE Examination
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) OSCE Examination
- Abdominal OSCE Examination
- Rectal (PR) OSCE Examination
- Stoma OSCE Examination
- Hernia OSCE Examination
- Testicular OSCE Examination
- Cranial Nerve OSCE Examination
- Upper Limb Neurological OSCE Examination
- Lower Limb Neurological OSCE Examination
- Cerebellar OSCE Examination
- 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
- Thyroid Status OSCE Examination
- Diabetic Foot 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
- Lymphoreticular OSCE Examination
Emergencies and acute illness
- Sepsis
- Haemodynamic Shock
- Respiratory Failure
- Gastrointestinal Emergencies
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
- Raised Intracranial Pressure
Prescribing and drug safety
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: OSCE, Pharmacology, Patient-Centred Care
Doctor as a Professional 2
18 articles
The professional side of Year 2. These articles cover vulnerable patients, end of life and mental health.
Patient-Centred Care
- Ageing
- Child Immunisations
- Child Safeguarding
- Falls
- Lifestyle Medicine
- Men's Health
- Palliative Care
- Sepsis in Paediatrics
Neuroanatomy and Psychiatry
Population and Social Science
- Patient Safety and Quality Control
- Models of Health
- Beliefs of the Public
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Health Economics
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Patient-Centred Care, Population and Social Science, Neuroanatomy and Psychiatry
Throughout Years 1 and 2
Integrated Clinical Method (ICM)
40 articles
Taught alongside case-based learning: the history, examination and reasoning that turn a patient's symptoms and signs into a diagnosis. These are the examination guides to practice with.
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
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: OSCE, Patient-Centred Care
Anatomy and Clinical Skills
79 articles
Anatomy teaching in the Grove Building. The articles cover regional anatomy from surface markings (where structures lie beneath the skin) to nerve supply.
Anatomical language and tissues
- Anatomical Terms
- Basics of Bone Anatomy
- Structure of Bones
- Cartilage: Structure, Growth and Repair
- Connective Tissue
- Joints
- Structure of the Muscles
- Muscles in Action
- How to Read a Histology Slide
- Epithelium, Skin and Exocrine Glands
Upper limb
- Bones of the Upper Limb
- Bones of the Hand
- Muscles of the Shoulder
- Muscles of the Upper Arm
- Muscles of the Forearm
- Key Areas of the Upper Limb
- The Brachial Plexus
- Conditions of the Arm
- Conditions of the Elbow
- Conditions of the Hand
- Conditions of the Wrist
- Conditions of the Shoulder and Clavicle
Lower limb
- Bones of the Lower Limb
- Bones of the Foot
- Muscles of the Gluteal Region
- Muscles of the Thigh
- Muscles of the Lower Leg
- Key Areas of the Lower Limb
- The Lumbar Plexus
- The Sacral Plexus
- Conditions of the Ankle
- Conditions of the Foot
- Conditions of the Hip
- Conditions of the Knee
- Conditions of the Lower Leg
- Conditions of the Thigh
Spine and trunk
- Conditions of the Back and Neck
- Conditions of the Lower Back
- Dermatomes and Myotomes
- The Spine
- Abdominal Wall and Inguinal Canal
- The Pelvic Floor
Thorax and abdomen
- Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System
- Embryological Development of the CVS
- Anatomy of the Respiratory System
- Development of the Respiratory System
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Foregut
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Midgut
- Anatomy and Physiology of the Hindgut
- Development of the Gastrointestinal Tract
- Anatomy of the Kidneys, Bladder and Urethra
- Development of the Urinary System
Head and neck
- Anatomy of the Ear
- Autonomics of the Head and Neck
- Blood Supply to the Head and Neck
- Cranial Nerves I-VI
- Cranial Nerves VII-XII
- Development of the Head and Neck
- Ear Pathology
- Fascial Planes, Muscles and Triangles
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Imaging of the Head and Neck
- Introduction to Head & Neck Anatomy
- Lymph Nodes and Neck Lumps
- The Eye
- The Larynx
- The Meninges
- The Nose
- The Oral Cavity and Pharynx
- The Skull
- The Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)
Brain and nerves
- 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
Development
Practice questions on SimpleMed+: Musculoskeletal System, Head and Neck, Embryology
How Swansea assesses Phase I
- Each year has three modules: Doctor as Scholar and Scientist, Doctor as a Practitioner and Doctor as a Professional.
- The Clinical and Professional Skills Assessment (CPSA) is the clinical part of the Medical Licensing Assessment, which Swansea students take in Year 4 and which every UK medical student must pass to get a licence to practise. To practise clinical examinations in Years 1 and 2, use the Integrated Clinical Method section above.
- Swansea publishes module names but no full list of exam names, so the exam labels here are our own plain descriptions, not official names.
- Swansea publishes the official dates and formats. Always check your own course materials.
Test yourself
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Getting ready for clinical
Placements start in your first term, so you meet patients in Years 1 and 2 as well. In Years 3 and 4 most of your time is spent on placement, in hospitals, GP surgeries and community health facilities.
An independent revision guide by SimpleMed, not endorsed by or affiliated with Swansea University Medical School or Swansea University. Module names follow Swansea's published Years 1 and 2 curriculum. Swansea's teaching includes case-based learning, and it publishes no topic list. The topic units and the article mapping are our own. The units under Doctor as Scholar and Scientist are our own split of those modules. The Doctor as a Practitioner and Doctor as a Professional units take Swansea's module names. Integrated Clinical Method and Anatomy and Clinical Skills are forms of teaching that Swansea lists on its course page, so they have their own units. Last updated October 2026.
