Oxford Higher Specialty Training (16 book series)

The newly introduced Specialty Certificate Examinations are a compulsory component of assessment for all UK medical trainees and represent the final examination barrier before getting the certificate of completion of training. This book provides a unique exam-specific revision guide for the Respiratory specialty certificate exam. Comprising of best of five test multiple choice questions and revision notes to facilitate targeted study, Revision Notes for the Respiratory Medicine Specialty Certificate Examination is the only book you need to prepare for this important examination. Questions are based around clinical scenarios and supplemented with images of radiological investigations such as x-rays, and lung function tests. Each question is structured as in the exam itself. The second half of the book comprises of a series of tutorials covering key areas and difficult concepts assessed in the examination including respiratory infection, respiratory malignancy, industrial lung disease, sleep disorders, standard respiratory tests and medical statistics. The combined approach allows trainees to become acquainted with the "best of five" format and facilitate recognition of areas of weakness and targeted study.

📚 Series Overview

The Oxford Higher Specialty Training collection comprises 16 exam-focused revision guides (published 2012–2024) designed specifically for UK and European postgraduate medical certifications. Each title is meticulously aligned with official exam blueprints, curricula, and recent guideline updates, making it a trusted resource for trainees preparing for high-stakes specialty assessments.

🔑 Key Features

• Exam-Specific Formats: Best of Five MCQs, Single Best Answers (SBAs), Extended Matching Items (EMIs), OSCE stations, and Viva scenarios

• Detailed Explanations: Every question includes rationale, guideline references (NICE, European societies, etc.), and suggested further reading

• Rich Clinical Media: Radiographs, endoscopic/histology images, flowcharts, and select titles include video loops or DVDs for dynamic learning

• Curriculum Mapping: Content mirrors official exam weightings, topic distributions, and clinical decision-making frameworks

• Self-Assessment Focus: Mock papers, spaced practice sets, and targeted feedback to identify knowledge gaps

🏥 Covered Specialties & Exams

👥 Target Audience

• UK/European specialty trainees & registrars

• Candidates preparing for SCE, FRCS, FICM/EDIC, KBA, and European specialty exams

• Consultants & supervisors refreshing knowledge or mentoring juniors

⭐ Why It Stands Out

• Consistently rated 4.0–5.0 stars by medical professionals

• Bridges theory and exam performance by replicating actual question styles, clinical vignettes, and viva/OSCE pacing

• Written by senior trainees and consultants with recent exam experience

• Regularly updated editions reflect current guidelines and exam weightings (e.g., expanded diabetes sections in the 2022 Endocrinology title)

💰 Format & Pricing

• Available in Paperback and Kindle/eBook

• Typical price range: $30–$95 (frequent discounts; used copies often available)

• Fast, reliable shipping with clear condition labels